Refreshing Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
A bright, crisp, and refreshing summer drink made with watermelon, fresh mint, water, and lime juice. Perfect for cooling down on hot days with natural sweetness and a hint of minty zing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (about 1 medium watermelon)
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, washed
- 2 cups cold water
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into chunks, removing seeds if necessary, to get about 4 cups (about 600 grams) of cubed fruit.
- In a blender, combine watermelon chunks, fresh mint leaves, cold water, and lime juice. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Optional: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp and seeds, pressing with a spoon to extract liquid.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding 1-2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup if needed. Adjust lime juice to preference.
- Serve immediately over ice or refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour for a colder drink. Stir before serving and garnish with a sprig of mint if desired.
Notes
Use ripe watermelon for best sweetness. Gently bruise mint leaves before blending to release oils without bitterness. Straining is optional for smoother texture. For a fizzy twist, substitute cold water with sparkling water. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 60
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: watermelon, mint, agua fresca, summer drink, refreshing, natural sweetener, lime, healthy beverage