Watermelon Agua Fresca
A light and hydrating Mexican agua fresca made by blending fresh watermelon with lime juice and a touch of sugar, then straining it into a pitcher of cold water. Perfect for hot weather.
Ingredients
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed, rind removed
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
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1
Add 6 cups cubed, rind removed seedless watermelon to the blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds until completely liquefied.
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2
Pour the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract all the juice. Discard the pulp.
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3
Add 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 2 tbsp granulated sugar to the strained juice. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
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4
Pour in 2 cups cold water and stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
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5
Fill glasses with 2 cups ice cubes, pour the agua fresca over the ice, and garnish with 4 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish). Serve immediately.