
Watermelon Agua Fresca
A refreshing, lightly sweetened Mexican watermelon drink made with just a handful of ingredients. Bright, hydrating, and naturally sweet, this classic agua fresca is blended smooth, strained for a silky finish, and finished with a squeeze of fresh lime. Perfect for hot days, backyard gatherings, or anytime you want a cool, crowd-pleasing drink that comes together in minutes.
6 servings · Prep 15 min · Total 15 min
Beverage
Ingredients
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8 cup seedless watermelon cubed, rind removed (about a 6–7 lb watermelon)
2 cup cold water
2 tbsp fresh lime juice from about 1–2 limes
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 pinch salt enhances sweetness
1 whole lime thinly sliced, for garnish
1 bunch fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Equipment
Blender
Pitcher (Large)
Glasse
Refrigerator
Glass (Large)
Wooden Spoon
Measuring Cups
Knife
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Citrus Juicer
Colander
Sieve
Instructions
- Cut the @[Seedless Watermelon Cubed, Rind Removed] into rough 1-inch cubes, removing the rind. You should have about 8 cups of cubed @[Seedless Watermelon Cubed, Rind Removed]. If your @[Seedless Watermelon Cubed, Rind Removed] has seeds, pick them out as you go.
- Working in batches if needed, add the @[Seedless Watermelon Cubed, Rind Removed] cubes to a #[Blender]. Blend on high for ~[30–45 seconds] until completely smooth and liquified.
- Set a #[Sieve] over a large #[Pitcher (Large)]. Pour the blended @[Seedless Watermelon Cubed, Rind Removed] through the strainer, pressing gently with a #[Wooden Spoon] to push the juice through. Discard the small amount of pulp left behind.
- Add the @[Cold Water], @[Fresh Lime Juice], and a pinch of @[Salt] to the #[Pitcher (Large)]. Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness. If your @[Seedless Watermelon Cubed, Rind Removed] is very sweet, you may not need any @[Sugar] at all. If it needs a boost, stir in @[Sugar] 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches your preferred sweetness. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Refrigerate until cold, at least ~[30 minutes], or serve immediately over plenty of ice. Stir well before serving, as the juice can settle.
- Pour into tall glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a @[Lime] slice and a sprig of fresh @[Mint] if desired. Serve immediately.
