Description
Watermelon agua fresca is the ultimate summer refresher! This vibrant, thirst-quenching drink combines the natural sweetness of fresh watermelon with a hint of lime for a burst of flavor. Perfect for backyard barbecues or relaxing on a hot day, this delightful beverage is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. Serve it as a non-alcoholic drink or elevate it with a splash of your favorite spirit. Enjoy this deliciously hydrating treat that captures the essence of summer in every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup (or sugar)
- 2 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into chunks and remove any seeds.
- Blend the watermelon cubes with 2 cups of cold water until smooth.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher.
- Stir in the lime juice and agave syrup (or sugar) until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg