Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca

Nothing beats a tall glass of agua fresca on a sweltering afternoon, and this watermelon-lime version is as refreshing as it gets. I love how simple it is — just a handful of ingredients blended together for a drink that tastes like pure summer in a glass. Make a big pitcher and keep it chilled, because everyone will be coming back for seconds.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 6 cups seedless watermelon cubes (about half a small watermelon)
• 3 cups cold water
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• ice cubes for serving
• lime slices and fresh mint for garnish

Directions

1. Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
2. Pour the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible — discard the pulp.
3. Add the cold water, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, and salt to the pitcher and stir well until the sugar fully dissolves.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime juice to your liking.
5. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld and the drink chill thoroughly.
6. Fill glasses with ice, pour the agua fresca over the top, and garnish each glass with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint.

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