Description
A refreshing and naturally sweet drink made with ripe watermelon and lime juice, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed, seedless ripe watermelon
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey/agave nectar)
- 3 cups water
- 2–3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon and 1-1/2 cups of the water, lime juice, and sugar at high speed until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a medium strainer into a large pitcher or bowl.
- Stir in the remaining 1-1/2 cups of water to dilute the mixture.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour in the watermelon agua fresca, garnishing with a mint sprig if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, use freshly squeezed lime juice and consider blending in other fruits like mango or pineapple for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg