Yield: 4 servings
Watermelon Agua Fresca
This watermelon agua fresca is a 5-minute summer drink packed with sweet watermelon, lime juice, and lots of ice for a refreshing sip.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed watermelon
- 1/3-1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Add the watermelon, sugar, lime juice and salt to a blender. Blend well, until smooth.
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve, or cheese cloth, to strain any pulp or seeds out.
- Dip the rims of the cups you are using in chamoy or tajin, if desired.
- Fill the cups with ice, then fill with watermelon agua fresca and serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Stir it right before serving to redistribute the sugar.
Freeze: Transfer any leftovers to a freezer-friendly bag or container and freeze it for up to 6 months. Thaw it completely in the fridge and then serve as usual when it’s no longer watermelon season.
Granulated Sugar: You can use raw honey, agave syrup, light brown sugar, or dark brown sugar.
Make Ice Pops: Pour the mixture into ice pop molds to make delicious frozen treats. You can even dip them in chamoy to make them tangier.
Make It Fruitier: Adding 1/2 cup of strawberries or raspberries to the agua fresca will add a punch of berry sweetness.
Use Frozen Fruit: Fresh watermelon gives you the best flavor, but you can also use frozen watermelon. Whether you buy frozen watermelon chunks or have leftovers from a couple of days ago, this fruit-flavored water is a great way to use up any leftover watermelon.
Add Alcohol: Want to make it boozy? Add a hearty splash of your favorite liquor and this watermelon water instantly turns into a party! I like it with rum, tequila or vodka!
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings, Calories: 66kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 0.03g, Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g, Sodium: 73mg, Potassium: 9mg, Fiber: 0.03g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 4IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 0.01mg