Fresh Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
A simple, refreshing summer drink combining sweet watermelon juice with bright mint and lime for a cool, hydrating beverage.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 900 grams or 1.3 lbs)
- 15 to 20 fresh mint leaves, washed
- Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup (optional)
- 2 cups cold water (475 ml)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Cube about 6 cups of seedless watermelon into bite-sized chunks.
- Rinse 15-20 fresh mint leaves and pat dry; no need to chop.
- Add watermelon chunks and mint leaves to a blender and blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing pulp to extract juice; discard pulp.
- Stir in the juice of 1 large lime and 1-2 tablespoons of sweetener, adjusting to taste.
- Add 2 cups of cold water and stir well to combine.
- Transfer to a pitcher with ice cubes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
Notes
Use ripe, juicy watermelon for best flavor. Do not over-blend mint to avoid bitterness. Strain to remove seeds and pulp for a silky texture but leaving some pulp is optional. Adjust sweetness last to taste. Fresh lime juice is preferred over bottled. Can blend with ice cubes for a quick slushy version. Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days, stir before serving. Avoid freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: agua fresca, watermelon drink, mint drink, summer beverage, refreshing drink, healthy drink, vegan drink, gluten-free drink