Watermelon Water (Agua Fresca)

watermelon water in a glass with a lime wedge for garnish.

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Watermelon Water (Agua Fresca)

Watermelon water is super refreshing and easy to whip up on hot days. Just get out your blender and gather up the four ingredients you'll need - watermelon, cold water, fresh-squeezed lime juice, and a little bit of sugar.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: watermelon agua fresca, watermelon water

Servings: cups

Calories: 66kcal

Author: Christina Koncker

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups seedless watermelon
1 cup cold water
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

Cut seedless watermelon into cubes. This is also a great way to use up funky-shaped watermelon pieces; you know, the ones left behind from using a melon baller.
4 cups seedless watermelon
Add cubed watermelon, water, sugar, and lime juice into a blender.
1 cup cold water, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice
Blend on high for 20-30 seconds. Taste and add more sugar or lime juice until it’s just perfect for you.
Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the watermelon water. Use the back of a spoon to help push the watermelon pulp through the sieve. Discard the pulp caught in the strainer or save for another use.
Serve immediately over ice, or refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving for chilled results without using ice.

Notes

*Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.

Watermelon pairs super well with basil, fennel, and mint! Consider buying fresh herbs, then muddle them in the bottom of your glass before serving for the freshest tasting results.

Blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, pomegranate, and raspberries all pair super well with watermelon. Add one or multiple to make your watermelon water even more fruit-forward. Do not sleep on adding in a cucumber here, watermelon and cucumber are flavors that belong together!

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