Fresh Watermelon Agua Fresca
A quick and easy refreshing summer drink made with fresh watermelon, lime juice, water, and a touch of sweetener. Perfectly chilled and smooth, it’s a crowd-pleasing thirst quencher.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600 grams) fresh watermelon, cubed and seedless if possible
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold water
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (15–30 grams) granulated sugar or honey (optional)
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (600 grams) of fresh watermelon into cubes, removing seeds if possible.
- Place the watermelon cubes in your blender. Add 2 cups (480 ml) of cold water.
- Blend on high speed for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and vibrant pink.
- Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp and any remaining seeds. Press gently to extract as much liquid as possible (optional but recommended).
- Stir in fresh lime juice from 1–2 limes (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml) and 1 to 2 tablespoons (15–30 grams) of sugar or honey. Adjust to taste.
- Refrigerate the agua fresca for at least 30 minutes to chill and let flavors meld.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Use ripe watermelon for best sweetness. Straining is optional but recommended for a silky texture. Adjust sweetener and lime juice to taste. Keep water cold to maintain freshness. Add a pinch of salt to enhance flavors if desired. Best served fresh and chilled. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 fl oz
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 2
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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