Description
Watermelon Agua Fresca is the ultimate summer refresher, blending the luscious sweetness of ripe watermelon with a zesty hint of lime. This vibrant drink is incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for backyard barbecues or simply cooling off on a hot day. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this thirst-quenching delight that transports you straight to summer bliss with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon chunks (seedless)
- 1 cup cold water
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into chunks, removing seeds as needed.
- In a blender, combine watermelon chunks and cold water; blend until smooth.
- Add freshly squeezed lime juice and sweetener; blend briefly to combine.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Serve over ice, garnished with mint leaves or watermelon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg