How to Make Watermelon Agua Fresca - A Step-by-Step Guide

Watermelon Agua Fresca is a refreshing and hydrating drink that is perfect for hot summer days. This traditional Mexican beverage is made with fresh watermelon, water, sugar, and lime juice, and is then pureed to create a smooth and delicious drink.

When served over ice, this drink is incredibly refreshing and has a subtle sweetness that is sure to quench your thirst. It's also a great way to use up any leftover watermelon, making it a sustainable and tasty option for a summer beverag...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup white sugar, or to taste
  • 4 slices lime
  • 24 fresh mint leaves
  • 8 cups ice, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Purée watermelon and water in a blender until smooth. Add sugar to taste.
  • Cut lime slices in half. Place a half lime slice into each of 8 glasses along with 3 mint leaves. Crush with a cocktail muddler, then fill each glass with 1 cup ice.
  • Pour in watermelon agua fresca, and stir before serving.
  • Nutrition

    72 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 90mg