Watermelon Agua Fresca
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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Description
This Agua Fresca utilizes seedless watermelon cut into chunks combined with cold water, granulated sugar, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Blending in two batches ensures even mixing, with an optional fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and achieve a smooth texture. The lime juice adds a gentle tartness that balances the watermelon’s natural sweetness, while the sugar level can be adjusted to taste for preferred sweetness.
The drink is chilled thoroughly prior to serving and poured over ice to maintain a cool temperature. Garnishing with small watermelon wedges and lime wheels enhances the presentation and flavor experience. This Agua Fresca is light and hydrating, suited for warm weather or as a refreshing accompaniment to meals.
The recipe yields about 8 cups, enough for multiple servings, and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to a week. Adjust sugar to suit taste preferences or dietary needs. Straining is optional but recommended for a smoother mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 8 cups watermelon cut into chunks, seedless
- 1 cup water cold
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or more to taste
- 6 small watermelon for garnish, optional, wedges
- 6 lime or wheels, for garnish, optional, wedges
Instructions
- In a blender, combine 4 cups watermelon, 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon lime juice and blend until smooth. Pour into a large pitcher.
- Repeat with remaining 4 cups watermelon, 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer if desired (see note 2). Chill until serving time.
- To serve, pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish with watermelon wedges and lime wedges, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding granulated sugar, agave nectar, or honey to taste.
- Straining the blended mixture through a fine mesh is optional but creates a smoother drink with less pulp.
- Yield is approximately 8 cups, about 8 servings of 8 ounces each.
- Store prepared Agua Fresca covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 377mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 1747IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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