Description
Watermelon agua fresca is the ultimate summer refresher, offering a delightful blend of sweet watermelon and zesty lime that will transport you to sunny days. This easy-to-make drink is perfect for quenching thirst during hot afternoons or serving at backyard barbecues. With its stunning pink color and vibrant flavor, watermelon agua fresca is sure to impress your guests and become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed (about 1 medium watermelon)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar (to taste)
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into chunks and remove any seeds.
- In a blender, combine the watermelon, lime juice, and sugar; blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, using a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Stir in the cold water until well combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary before serving over ice, garnished with mint leaves or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For an herbal twist, add fresh mint or basil to the blender. Substitute lime juice with lemon juice for a different flavor profile. To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.