Fresh Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
A naturally hydrating and refreshing drink made with fresh watermelon, mint, lime juice, and water. Perfect for hot days and simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon cubes, seeds removed
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, gently bruised
- Juice of 1 lime (about 1 tablespoon or 15 ml)
- 2 cups cold water (500 ml)
- Ice cubes for serving
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- Sparkling water (optional, to replace some or all cold water)
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (about 600 grams) of watermelon into cubes, removing any seeds if needed.
- Gently bruise 10-12 fresh mint leaves with your fingers or the back of a spoon to release their oils and aroma.
- In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, bruised mint leaves, juice of 1 fresh lime, and 2 cups of cold water. Blend on high until smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
- Optional: Pour the blended liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the pulp to extract as much juice as possible.
- Taste and adjust flavor by adding a pinch of sea salt if desired, or more cold water if too thick. Stir well.
- Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher or glasses. Pour the agua fresca over the ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a small watermelon wedge.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
Notes
Use ripe, fragrant watermelon for best flavor. Bruise mint leaves gently to avoid bitterness. Straining is optional but recommended for a smooth texture. Frozen watermelon cubes can replace ice for a slushy texture without watering down the drink. Best consumed fresh within 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 0.5
Keywords: agua fresca, watermelon drink, mint agua fresca, refreshing drink, summer beverage, natural hydration, no added sugar, vegan drink