Description
Watermelon agua fresca is a vibrant and refreshing summer drink that brings the taste of sunshine to your glass. Made from juicy, ripe watermelon blended with zesty lime juice and a hint of fresh mint, this delightful beverage is perfect for cooling off on hot days or serving at gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a thirst-quenching elixir that transports you to a tropical paradise with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon chunks
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into chunks, removing any seeds.
- Blend the watermelon chunks with cold water until smooth.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice and add sugar if desired; adjust sweetness to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour or serve immediately over ice.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with mint leaves or lime slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg