Watermelon Agua Fresca
Light, vibrant, and refreshing, this Watermelon Agua Fresca blends juicy watermelon with lime and a touch of sugar for a naturally sweet summer beverage that’s perfect for cooling down.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 4 cups ripe watermelon, cubed and seeds removed
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Add watermelon cubes to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp (optional for smoother texture).
- Stir in cold water, lime juice, and sugar until well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more sugar or lime juice as desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices or fresh mint if desired.
Notes
- Use very ripe watermelon for the best natural sweetness.
- Mint or basil makes a great aromatic garnish.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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