Fresh Watermelon Agua Fresca with Lime and Mint

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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A refreshing, lightly sweetened watermelon drink with bright lime and cool mint, perfect for warm days or alongside spicy meals. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together seedless watermelon, fresh lime juice, fresh mint leaves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 60 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups, cubed and chilled seedless watermelon
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
10 fresh mint leaves
2 cups cold water
2 tbsp granulated sugar
to serve ice cubes
for garnish lime slices
for garnish mint sprigs

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Instructions

Step 1: In a blender, combine 4 cups chilled cubed seedless watermelon, 2 cups cold water, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 10 fresh mint leaves, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and frothy.
Step 2: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp and mint bits, pressing down with a spoon to extract all liquid.
Step 3: Chill the strained agua fresca in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Step 4: Serve over ice cubes in tall glasses, garnished with lime slices and fresh mint sprigs for a cooling effect.