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Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe (Agua de Sandía)

This refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe comes together in minutes and uses only 4 ingredients for an amazing summer beverage.

Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 82 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of fresh watermelon chunks in juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • Lime wedges and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Add the watermelon, water, lime juice, and sugar to a blender and blend on high speed until smooth. There will still be some very small pureed chunks.
  2. Next, strain the watermelon agua fresca through a strainer. You can use a chinois. thoroughly chill the agua fresca in the refrigerator before serving it.
  3. Dip a glass in lime juice and then sugar to make a sugared rim. You can also use salt.
  4. Chill the drink and then serve it in the sugared glass with a lime wedge and mint.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: You can make this agua fresca up to two days ahead of time.
  • How to Store: Cover and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can freeze this for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator for 1 day or until thawed. You can also eat it like sorbet while frozen.
  • It is completely fine if the watermelon has some seeds in it, as it will eventually be strained.
  • Feel free to adjust the levels of lime and sugar to your liking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 82kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 179mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 869IU (17%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 82

% Daily Value*

Calories 82kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 869IU 17%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.