This refreshing Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca is naturally sweet, incredibly hydrating, and made with just a handful of simple ingredients. Fresh watermelon is blended until silky smooth, brightened with lime juice, lightly sweetened with agave, and finished with a touch of salt to enhance every juicy sip.

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•   8 cups seedless watermelon (cut into 1-inch pieces)
•   2 cups water
•   1/4 cup lime juice (plus extra for seasoning)
•   2 tbsp agave nectar (or honey, plus extra for seasoning)
•   1/8 tsp salt
•   fresh mint leaves (optional)

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

1. Working in two batches, blend the WATERMELON with the WATER until completely smooth.
2. Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding the solids.
3. Stir in the LIME JUICE, AGAVE NECTAR (or honey), and the SALT.
4. Taste and adjust with additional LIME JUICE or AGAVE if desired.
5. Serve over plenty of ICE.
6. Garnish with fresh MINT LEAVES, if desired, and enjoy immediately.