Watermelon Agua Fresca
A light, refreshing watermelon drink made with juicy fruit, fresh lime juice, cold water, and optional sweetener. Perfect for hot days, parties, picnics, and easy summer sipping.
Ingredients
- * 6 cups seedless watermelon cubed and chilled
- * 1 1/2 cups cold water
- * 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- * 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar honey, or agave, optional
- * 2 cups ice for serving
- * Fresh mint leaves optional for garnish
- * Lime slices optional for garnish
Instructions
- Add the cubed watermelon to a blender.
- Pour in the cold water and fresh lime juice.
- Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, honey, or agave if the watermelon needs extra sweetness.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust with more lime juice or sweetener if needed.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother drink.
- Pour the agua fresca into glasses over ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime slices, then serve cold.
Notes
* Use ripe, sweet watermelon for the best flavor.
* If the watermelon is very sweet, you may not need any added sweetener.
* Start with less water and add more if you prefer a thinner drink.
* Strain the drink for a smoother texture, or leave it unstrained for more fruit body.
* For a variation, blend in strawberries, cucumber, pineapple, or fresh mint.
* Add sparkling water just before serving for a fizzy version.
* Store leftovers in a covered pitcher or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
* Stir well before serving because natural separation may occur.
* This drink can be made a few hours ahead and chilled until ready to serve.
* Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays and blend later for a slushy drink. ## Nutrition Nutrition information is estimated per serving. * Calories: 85
* Protein: 1g
* Carbohydrates: 22g
* Fat: 0g
* Saturated Fat: 0g
* Fiber: 1g
* Sugar: 18g
* Sodium: 5mg
* If the watermelon is very sweet, you may not need any added sweetener.
* Start with less water and add more if you prefer a thinner drink.
* Strain the drink for a smoother texture, or leave it unstrained for more fruit body.
* For a variation, blend in strawberries, cucumber, pineapple, or fresh mint.
* Add sparkling water just before serving for a fizzy version.
* Store leftovers in a covered pitcher or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
* Stir well before serving because natural separation may occur.
* This drink can be made a few hours ahead and chilled until ready to serve.
* Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays and blend later for a slushy drink. ## Nutrition Nutrition information is estimated per serving. * Calories: 85
* Protein: 1g
* Carbohydrates: 22g
* Fat: 0g
* Saturated Fat: 0g
* Fiber: 1g
* Sugar: 18g
* Sodium: 5mg