Watermelon agua fresca is a light, naturally sweet Mexican drink made with fresh watermelon, lime, and just a touch of sugar. It comes together in about 10 minutes with a blender and a strainer — no cooking, no fuss.
Prep
10 min
Cook
N/A
Total
10 min
Servings
4 servings
Optional — the recipe works without them.
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Blend the watermelon. Add the cubed watermelon to a blender and blend on high for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth and liquidy with no visible chunks.
Strain the pulp. Pour the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh strainer set over a large pitcher. Press the pulp gently with a spoon or spatula until only dry, pale fiber is left in the strainer. Discard the pulp.
Add water, lime, and sugar. Pour the cold water and lime juice into the pitcher. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar, taste, and add more if the watermelon isn't very sweet on its own. The drink should taste bright and fruity, not syrupy.
Chill or serve immediately. Fill glasses with ice and pour the agua fresca over the top. Garnish with a lime wheel or a sprig of mint. If making ahead, refrigerate the pitcher without ice for up to 24 hours — it will settle, so give it a good stir before serving.
Used in this recipe: Countertop Blender Lemon Squeezer (Amazon, affiliate links)
80 kcal
Calories
1g
Protein
18g
Carbs
0g
Fat
1g
Fiber
0mg
Sodium