Description
Quench your thirst this summer with a delightful glass of Watermelon Agua Fresca. This vibrant, hydrating drink combines the natural sweetness of ripe watermelon with a splash of fresh lime juice, making it the perfect companion for barbecues, family gatherings, or lazy afternoons. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll be sipping on tropical bliss in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe watermelon (cubed)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups chilled water (or sparkling water)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the watermelon into chunks, discarding any seeds.
- Blend the watermelon chunks until smooth. Add fresh lime juice and sugar; blend again until well combined.
- Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher for a smoother texture.
- Stir in chilled water and adjust sweetness with more sugar or lime juice if desired.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnishing with mint leaves or lime wedges if you like.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg