Fresh Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
A quick and refreshing summer drink combining the juicy sweetness of watermelon with the crisp zing of fresh mint and lime, perfect for hydration and warm-weather gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed and seeds removed
- 15–20 fresh mint leaves, washed and gently bruised
- Juice of 1–2 limes (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1–2 tablespoons honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (approximately 600 grams) of watermelon into cubes, removing any seeds.
- Gently muddle or bruise 15-20 fresh mint leaves to release their oils by pressing lightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon for 1 minute.
- Add the cubed watermelon, bruised mint leaves, juice of 1-2 limes (about 30 ml), and 2 cups (480 ml) of cold water into your blender.
- Blend on high speed for about 30-45 seconds until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing the pulp to extract as much juice as possible (optional).
- Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup, depending on sweetness preference. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Refrigerate the agua fresca for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and cool thoroughly.
- Serve over ice cubes with a sprig of fresh mint or a lime wedge for garnish.
Notes
Use ripe seedless watermelon for best sweetness. Avoid over-muddling mint to prevent bitterness. Straining is optional for a smoother texture. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. For a sparkling twist, replace cold water with sparkling water just before serving. Sweetener can be omitted if watermelon is very sweet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 fl oz
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: watermelon, mint, agua fresca, summer drink, refreshing, hydration, lime, healthy beverage