Description
Watermelon agua fresca is the quintessential summer drink, perfectly blending the natural sweetness of ripe watermelon with a zesty splash of fresh lime juice. This refreshing beverage is simple to prepare and makes a stunning addition to any outdoor gathering. Ideal for pool parties or backyard barbecues, each sip evokes sunny afternoons and carefree moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon chunks (ripe and seedless)
- 1 cup cold water (or sparkling water for fizz)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare your watermelon by cutting it into chunks.
- In a blender, combine watermelon chunks with cold water and blend until smooth.
- For a smoother drink, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher (optional).
- Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice and adjust sweetness with sugar if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour or serve immediately over ice.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with lime slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg