Watermelon Agua Fresca

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

  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the @[Cold Water], @[Fresh Lime Juice], and a pinch of @[Salt] to the #[Pitcher (Large)]. Stir well to combine.
  5. 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.
  6. Refrigerate until cold, at least ~[30 minutes], or serve immediately over plenty of ice. Stir well before serving, as the juice can settle.
  7. Pour into tall glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a @[Lime] slice and a sprig of fresh @[Mint] if desired. Serve immediately.