Refreshing Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
A quick and easy homemade drink combining juicy watermelon, fresh mint, and lime juice for a light, refreshing beverage perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 600 grams)
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cups cold water (480 ml)
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetener (optional: honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (600 grams) of seedless watermelon into cubes and remove any seeds.
- Place the watermelon cubes and 10-12 fresh mint leaves into a blender. Blend on medium speed for about 30 seconds until smooth but not frothy.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove pulp and seeds, pressing gently with a spoon to extract more juice.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh lime juice. Taste and add 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of sweetener if desired, mixing until dissolved.
- Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) of cold water and stir gently to combine.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or glasses and serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
Notes
Use ripe, sweet watermelon for best flavor. Avoid over-blending to prevent foam. Bruise mint leaves slightly before blending for more aroma. Serve immediately or within 48 hours for best taste. Can substitute sparkling water for a fizzy version or add alcohol for a cocktail twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
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