Description
A refreshing, low-effort summer drink made by blending strawberries, watermelon, lime, and honey. It is hydrating, customizable, and ready in just five minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed watermelon (about 600g)
- 2 cups hulled strawberries (about 300g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (or agave nectar for vegan option)
- 1–2 cups cold water
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and hull them. Cube the watermelon if not already pre-cut.
- Add watermelon, strawberries, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
- Add ice if desired. Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with more honey or tartness with more lime juice if needed.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing on the pulp to extract liquid. Discard seeds and pulp.
- Stir well, pour over ice in tall glasses, and garnish with mint, watermelon slices, or strawberries.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
[‘Use ripe watermelon for maximum sweetness.’, ‘Freezing the fruit beforehand creates a slushy consistency without diluting the drink with ice.’, ‘A pinch of salt enhances the fruit flavor and balances acidity.’, ‘Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before serving as separation is natural.’, ‘Do not freeze the finished drink as the texture will change upon thawing.’]
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 16
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: agua fresca, strawberry watermelon drink, summer drinks, healthy smoothie, hydrating drink, gluten-free, vegan, low calorie, 5-minute recipe