Holy moly, it has been HOT! And what better way to cool off and relax than crisp and refreshing strawberry basil watermelon agua fresca!? That is a mouthful, huh! Well, it is totally worth it. Not only is this a totally refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage you can enjoy anytime of day, it would also be pretty incredible with some booze added in if that’s your thing.
I love that watermelon and strawberries are both in season right now and so so vibrant. They are beautiful and delicious, so that’s a win! Check these little gems out. They are just sweet enough to make you smile, and the crisp sparkling water is refreshing. It’s like a paleo friendly soda or mocktail.
Even better, they are ready to be sipped in about 5 minutes or less, depending how quick you can wrangle a big watermelon! All you do is chop up your watermelon, toss it in a blender with some strawberries, basil and lime juice and blend. Fill up your glasses about halfway with sparkling water and then add in the blended mixture, stir and sip!
It is like the sun is just begging you to make a batch. Go on, blend up this strawberry basil watermelon agua fresca, and let us know what you think by leaving a comment and rating below. Also, take a picture and tag us on Instagram @realsimplegood so we can check it out!
Strawberry Basil Watermelon Agua Fresca (Refined Sugar-Free)
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon, - cubed
- 6 strawberries, - green tops removed
- 1 handful of fresh basil
- 1 lime, - half to squeeze juice into blender and half to cut in rings for garnish
Equipment
Instructions
- Place your watermelon, strawberries, basil and juice of half a lime in your blender. Blend on medium-high until everything is mixed up. The watermelon will make it get kind of frothy.
- Fill your glasses about halfway up with sparkling water. Then pour the strawberry, basil and watermelon mixture right in your glasses.
- Cut the remaining half of lime into rings and garnish each glass. Give them a little stir and serve! Start sippin'!
This is a really great blender (smoothie) recipe! I love to use vegetables and fruit that are in season but, really, watermelon and strawberries are tasty any time of the year (when available). I love that you added some basil into this. Basil is a seriously underrated juicing or smoothie ingredient. It not only adds an awesome flavor, but also the aroma of it just makes whatever its’s in taste better. Smell has a lot to do with taste, even if it’s subtle, and the basil in this one is perfect.
Anyhow, I just found you through Pinterest and I’ll be sure to repin this one and share it elsewhere. Have a great one, and stay cool! 🙂
Thanks so much for visiting and sharing our recipe! We really appreciate it! And totally agreed. Basil is underrated and underused in smoothies! I love it with blueberry, too! I read your post on watermelon juice, and there were so many tidbits I didn’t know! I’ve only had pickled watermelon rind and had considered including it in my smoothies. I will have to give that a try next time! Thanks again for visiting! 🙂
Classic flavour combo!! Will make this asap!!
Thanks!
Fabulous! Enjoy!
Will have to try this. Never thought to add basil to drinks!
Yes, do try! It’s so good! I love basil with blueberry, too. We have a blueberry basil smoothie recipe you might like as well!
this sounds perfect for the weekend
Perfect for the weekend, indeed! Hope you have a great one. It is so close!
I have been eating so much fresh basil lately! I love this new way to try it out! Thank you for sharing!
Hooray! Fresh basil is a favorite of mine, from the aroma to the taste! Can’t go wrong! Try adding it to any berry smoothies you make, too! Blueberry basil is one of my favorites! Thank you for visiting! 🙂
This will make a great non-alcoholic drink to serve at BBQs this summer!
Yes, we love that it is great for everyone!!
I’ve never made an aqua fresca before, but this looks so easy! I totally need to try it.
Yes, give it a try! We love how easy and flavorful it is!
We love agua fresca!
It’s so refreshing and crisp!
One of my favorite flavor combinations!
Yeah – we love adding basil to fruity stuff. It adds a little bit of savory to the sweet!