Description
Quench your thirst this summer with Watermelon Agua Fresca, a delightful blend of ripe watermelon and zesty lime. This refreshing drink captures the essence of sunny days, offering a sweet escape that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply relaxing in your backyard. Its vibrant pink hue and invigorating flavor will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon chunks (seedless)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2–4 tablespoons granulated sugar (to taste)
- 2 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon by cutting it into chunks and removing any seeds.
- Blend the watermelon chunks until smooth, resembling liquid sunshine.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, using a spatula to extract maximum juice.
- Stir in lime juice and sugar, adjusting sweetness to your preference.
- Mix in cold water for desired consistency; if using sparkling water, pour gently.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Use ripe, heavy watermelons for optimal sweetness. - Experiment by adding mint leaves or blending in strawberries for a unique flavor twist. - Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.