5 from 3 votes
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Watermelon Agua Fresca is an incredibly hydrating beverage perfect for spring and summer when the weather is hot!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
55 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon seedless, chopped
- 2 cups water to taste, 4 (units not specified), cold
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 to 1 tsp salt optional, sea salt
Instructions
- Add the chopped watermelon to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain watermelon juice through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Use your fingers to press the watermelon pulp through the strainer in order to get as much of the liquid out as possible. Discard the watermelon pulp (or perhaps use it in popsicles?).
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pitcher, stir, and serve over ice. Note: You can adjust the amount of added water, lemon juice, and sweetener to taste.
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Notes
- *While the salt is optional, it serves two functions here. It adds sodium (an essential electrolyte) to this hydrating drink, and it also makes it taste more flavorful!
- If you prefer sparkling beverages, feel free to use soda water instead of regluar water for mixing the drink.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Serving (of 6)
Calories
55kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
176mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 6) | |
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.