Strawberry Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Strawberry watermelon mint agua frescas are a refreshing seasonal drink that’s great on a warm, summer day!
Sadly, summer is coming to an end, which means my favorite fruit, watermelon, will no longer be in season. Well, instead of being sad about it, I’ve decided I am just going to make strawberry watermelon mint agua frescas until I can’t anymore!
Agua frescas are refreshing fruit drinks that are made simply with blended fruit, lime juice, and sometimes sweetener. It is best to use seasonal fruit so that it’s fresh and naturally more sweetened, making it unnecessary to add sugar.
What I love about agua frescas is that the juice can be unfiltered, which means more fiber and more nutrients! You do not need to add any extra sweetener unless you absolutely want to, especially if you have picked a perfectly ripe and sweet fruit! So, not only are you avoiding extra sugar, you are also getting in your vitamins with this refreshing drink!
I’ve raved about the benefits of watermelon in other blog posts (check out my watermelon salad and watermelon lime refresher recipes)! However, you can make agua frescas with just about any type of fruit like cantaloupe, cucumber, pineapple, strawberries, melon, mango or watermelon. This recipe is crazy simple and easy to follow, so feel free to mix things up depending on what you have on hand that’s ripe and in season.
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Strawberry watermelon mint agua frescas are a refreshing seasonal drink that’s great on a warm, summer day!
INGREDIENTS
Half of small seedless watermelon
1 cup fresh strawberries
2 large mint leaves
Juice of two limes
1-2 Tbsp sweetener (if you are using a perfectly ripe and sweetened fruit, then this is optional)
1/2 cup filtered water
DIRECTIONS
In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Taste, and add more lime or sweetener if necessary.
Serve immediately, over ice.
