Fresh Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
A simple, refreshing summer drink made with just three ingredients: fresh watermelon, mint leaves, and cold water. Perfect for cooling off on hot days with a natural, hydrating beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced seedless watermelon (about 600 grams or 1.3 pounds)
- 10–15 fresh mint leaves, washed and bruised
- 2 cups cold filtered water (480 ml)
- Optional: squeeze of fresh lime juice
- Optional: teaspoon of honey or agave syrup for added sweetness
Instructions
- Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes and remove any seeds if necessary (about 5 minutes).
- Gently bruise the mint leaves by tearing or smashing them to release their oils.
- Combine watermelon cubes, bruised mint leaves, and cold water in a blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and vibrant red.
- Optional: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible (about 5 minutes).
- Refrigerate the agua fresca for at least 30 minutes to chill and let flavors meld.
- Serve over ice, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint or a thin watermelon slice.
Notes
If watermelon is not sweet enough, add a teaspoon of honey or agave syrup before blending. Straining is optional depending on preferred texture. Frozen watermelon chunks can be used for a colder drink without diluting with ice. Keep the drink chilled for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 2
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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