Watermelon Agua Fresca
Watermelon agua fresca is a refreshing drink that's perfect for hot summer days. This delicious drink combines the natural sweetness of watermelon with a hint of lime. Agua fresca is easy to make and comes together quickly. Just toss everything in the blender, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp agave or honey adjust according to sweetness preference
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, add the diced watermelon, cold water, lime juice, and agave syrup.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and well combined.
- Taste the agua fresca and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more agave or lime juice, if desired.
- Strain the agua fresca to remove any pulp or seeds.
- Use a spoon and squeeze the bag to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining pulp.
- Refrigerate the strained agua fresca for at least 1 hour to chill.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled watermelon agua fresca over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.