Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Agua Fresca Recipe with Lime and Mint
A quick and refreshing summer drink blending ripe watermelon, crisp cucumber, fresh lime juice, and mint leaves for a naturally sweet and cooling beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600g) ripe, seedless watermelon chunks
- 1 medium English cucumber (about 8 inches), peeled if desired and sliced
- Juice of 1 large lime (about 2 tablespoons or 30ml)
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, gently bruised
- 2 cups (480ml) cold water or sparkling water
- 1–2 teaspoons honey, agave, or simple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes as needed for serving
Instructions
- Chop about 4 cups (600g) of watermelon into chunks, peel and slice 1 medium English cucumber, and pluck about 10-12 fresh mint leaves. Juice 1 large lime to get roughly 2 tablespoons (30ml) of fresh juice.
- Place the watermelon chunks, cucumber slices, and mint leaves into your blender. Add 2 cups (480ml) of cold water or sparkling water. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
- Pour in the fresh lime juice and add sweetener if desired (start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste). Blend briefly again to mix.
- Optional: Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher if you prefer a smoother drink.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or serving glasses. Pour the agua fresca over ice, garnish with extra mint leaves and a lime wedge if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe, fragrant watermelon for best flavor. English cucumbers are preferred for less bitterness. Straining is optional depending on texture preference. Adjust sweetness as needed. For a fizzy version, use sparkling water. Mint should be bruised gently to release oils without bitterness. Prepare up to 24 hours ahead and store in the fridge, stirring before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 fl oz
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: agua fresca, watermelon drink, cucumber drink, summer beverage, refreshing drink, lime, mint, healthy drink, natural sweetener, vegan drink