Fresh Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
A simple, refreshing, and cooling summer drink made with fresh watermelon, mint, lime juice, and water. Perfect for hot days and easy to prepare in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (900g) fresh seedless watermelon cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (about 10–12 leaves), bruised
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
- 2 cups (16 fl oz) cold water, chilled
- 1–2 tablespoons honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Cut about 1 small to medium seedless watermelon into roughly 6 cups (900g) of cubes, removing rind and seeds if any.
- Place 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves in the palm of your hand and gently crush them with your fingers to release their aroma and oils.
- In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, bruised mint leaves, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and 2 cups cold water. Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until smooth.
- Optional: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp and mint bits, pressing gently with a spatula.
- Taste and stir in 1-2 tablespoons honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and let flavors meld. Serve over ice with a mint sprig or lime wedge garnish.
Notes
Do not over-blend the mint to avoid bitterness. Straining is optional but recommended for a smooth texture. Use ripe watermelon for best flavor. Sweetener is optional depending on watermelon sweetness. For a bubbly version, replace half the water with sparkling water before serving. Store in the fridge up to 2 days and stir before serving due to natural separation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 2
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
Keywords: watermelon, mint, agua fresca, summer drink, refreshing, lime, cooling drink, easy recipe