Watermelon Agua Fresca

Recipes

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon, seeds removed
  • 1 cup cold water, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste (optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime slices and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Place the cubed watermelon into a blender. Blend until the watermelon becomes a smooth puree.

  2. Pour the watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer set over a large bowl to remove the pulp and any seeds. Use the back of a spoon to press against the strainer, extracting as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.

  3. Stir the cold water, lime juice, and honey into the watermelon juice until fully mixed. If desired, you can add more water if the mixture is too thick. Taste and add additional honey or lime juice as needed to reach your preferred balance of sweet and tangy.

  4. Pour the agua fresca into a pitcher and refrigerate for at least an hour, or until thoroughly chilled.

  5. To serve, stir the agua fresca well then pour into glasses over ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of lime and a mint leaf.

Enjoy this refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca on a hot day, it’s a perfect thirst quencher with a tropical twist!