Sparkling Watermelon Agua Fresca

While your friends are sipping poolside margaritas you can enjoy this pregnancy-friendly spritzer. Watermelon is a diuretic, which helps relieve water retention in the hot summer months and the sparkling water makes this drink feel just a little more adult. Unlike the sticky sweet agua fresca de sandía which is popular in Mexico, the sweetness in this one is subtle and comes mostly from the strawberries that take the place of additional sugar.

2 cups watermelon cubes
5 frozen strawberries
1 lime
1 cup ice cubes
sparkling water
still water

Place watermelon, strawberries, the juice of one lime, ice cubes, and a sliver of lime peel to your blender and add enough water to just cover all ingredients. Blend until frothy. Fill glasses halfway with sparkling water and top off with agua fresca blend. Garnish with mint if desired. 

Makes 4 servings