5 from 52 votes
Watermelon Water (Agua de Sandia)
Watermelon Water, or Agua de Sandia, is a refreshing beverage made by blending seedless watermelon chunks with cold water, lime juice, and sugar. It is served chilled over ice and often garnished with mint, lime slices, or edible flowers, offering a light, mildly sweet drink with a subtle citrus accent suitable for warm weather.
Prep Time
7 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings:
10
cups
Calories:
82 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 cups watermelon cut into chunks, seedless
- 4 cups water cold
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or to taste (start with 2 tbsp if you don't like sweet drinks)
- ice
- watermelon for garnish, optional, frozen, cubed
- Edible Flowers lime slices, mint, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chunks of watermelon and cold water in a large, powerful blender. Blend on high until the watermelon is completely pureed.
- Add in sugar, pulse on high. Taste, and add more sugar if necessary.
- Optional: strain the watermelon juice through a mesh sieve if you want it to be completely smooth without pulp.
- Serve chilled over ice. Garnish with mint, lime slices, and edible flowers.
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Notes
- Store Agua de Sandia refrigerated in an airtight container and consume within 3 to 4 days for best freshness.
- Before serving, stir well to redistribute any settled ingredients.
- Freezing is possible for longer storage; thaw in the refrigerator and mix before use.
- Frozen watermelon water can be repurposed as ice cubes or popsicles, though texture may change.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
82kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
23mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.