5.0 from 3 votes
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Quick and easy to make, this Watermelon Agua Fresca is a wonderfully light and refreshing drink to enjoy a hot summer day!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 98 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
South American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced, peeled ripe watermelon , seeds removed
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- low sugar alternative
- 1 to 2 teaspoons lime juice
Instructions
- Place the cut watermelon in the blender with the sugar, water and lime juice. Blend at high speed until smooth. Optional: Pour the drink through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. (I strain other types of melons but haven't found it necessary with watermelon.) Note: If you're making a double batch and it won't all fit in the blender, but what you can do instead is add just part of the water to the blender with the melon and sugar, pour the mixture into your serving pitcher, and then stir in the remaining water. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour. To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the watermelon agua fresca, and garnish with a mint sprig and/or a slice of lime.
- Note: The ratio of fruit to water and sugar can be changed to suit your personal preference.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
129mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
649IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 649IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.