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Fresh Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca Recipe with Spicy Tajin Rim Easy and Refreshing

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A quick and easy refreshing summer drink blending sweet watermelon, fresh mint, and lime, finished with a spicy Tajín rim for a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 600g) seedless watermelon, chopped
  • 15–20 fresh mint leaves (preferably spearmint)
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 2 tablespoons or 30ml)
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) cold water
  • 1–2 tablespoons (15-30g) sugar or honey (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Tajín seasoning (for rimming glasses)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt (for mixing with Tajín)
  • 2–3 lime wedges (for rimming glasses)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glasses by running a lime wedge around the rim to moisten it.
  2. Mix Tajín seasoning and coarse salt on a small plate, then dip the rims of the glasses into the mixture to coat evenly. Set aside.
  3. Place chopped watermelon and fresh mint leaves into a blender and blend on high until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Optional: Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp.
  5. Stir in fresh lime juice. Taste and add sugar or honey if needed, stirring until dissolved.
  6. Add cold water to the pitcher and stir to combine. For a fizzy version, substitute sparkling water.
  7. Refrigerate the agua fresca for at least 30 minutes to chill and meld flavors.
  8. Pour chilled agua fresca into prepared glasses carefully to avoid disturbing the Tajín rim.
  9. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a lime wedge if desired.

Notes

Use ripe watermelon for best flavor. Adjust sweetness with sugar or honey as needed. Tajín rim adds a spicy, tangy kick—mix with coarse salt to mellow heat and help it stick. Straining is optional depending on texture preference. Serve chilled and rim glasses just before serving to maintain the Tajín flavor. For a fizzy twist, use sparkling water instead of still water.

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Keywords: watermelon, mint, agua fresca, Tajín, summer drink, refreshing, spicy rim, lime, easy beverage

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