Description
Watermelon agua fresca is the ultimate summer refreshment, bursting with sweet, juicy flavors that evoke sun-soaked afternoons. This simple yet delightful drink is perfect for any occasion, from backyard barbecues to cozy nights in. With a vibrant pink hue and thirst-quenching taste, it’s sure to become your go-to summer beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold filtered water
Instructions
- Prepare watermelon by cutting it into cubes and removing seeds if necessary.
- In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, lime juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp.
- Stir in cold water, adjusting to taste for dilution. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lime wedges or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg