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Watermelon Agua Fresca
5 from 12 votes

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca is a refreshing, fruity beverage made by blending fresh watermelon chunks with water, sugar, and lime juice. The mixture is blended in batches, optionally strained for smoothness, and chilled before serving over ice with garnishes like watermelon wedges or lime slices. This drink offers a light sweetness and bright citrus notes ideal for hydration and refreshment.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings (1 cup each)
Calories: 124 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings (1 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124

% 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.