Refreshing Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
A simple, fresh, and nostalgic summer drink combining juicy watermelon, fresh mint, lime juice, and water for a perfectly refreshing beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (900 grams) seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
- 10–12 large fresh mint leaves, washed and gently bruised
- Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
- 1 to 1¼ cups (240–300 ml) cold water
- 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) sugar or honey (optional)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Cut about 6 cups (900 grams) of seedless watermelon into cubes and chill.
- Place watermelon cubes in a blender or food processor. Add 1 cup (240 ml) cold water and blend on high until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Optionally strain the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove excess pulp.
- Gently bruise 10-12 fresh mint leaves using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to release oils without shredding.
- Add lime juice and sweetener (if needed) to the pitcher. Stir well to dissolve.
- Add the bruised mint leaves to the pitcher and stir gently. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to let flavors marry, but not longer to avoid bitterness.
- Before serving, taste and add up to ¼ cup (60 ml) more cold water if desired. Serve over plenty of ice cubes and garnish with extra mint sprigs or lime wedges.
Notes
Use ripe watermelon for best sweetness. Do not over-muddle mint to avoid bitterness. Adjust sweetness last after tasting. Serve immediately or within 1 hour for best freshness. For a fizzy twist, add sparkling water just before serving. Freeze watermelon cubes to use as ice to avoid dilution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 2
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: watermelon, mint, agua fresca, summer drink, refreshing, lime, easy beverage, healthy drink, vegan, gluten-free