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Agua Fresca

A refreshing Mexican beverage made with fresh fruit, water, and sugar, perfect for hot weather.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups fresh watermelon cut into chunks (about half a small melon)
  • 4 cups water cold or room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Ice for serving
  • Fresh mint leaves optional garnish
  • Lime slices optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large cutting board
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Blender or food processor
  • Fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Large pitcher
  • Wooden spoon or stirring spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Glasses for serving

Method
 

  1. Cut your watermelon in half and remove the pink flesh from the rind.
  2. Chop the fruit into chunks roughly 2 to 3 inches in size.
  3. Measure out 4 cups of fresh watermelon chunks and 4 cups of cold water.
  4. Pour the watermelon chunks and water into your blender and blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth.
  5. Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher.
  6. Squeeze fresh lime juice directly into the strained liquid and stir well.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
  8. Add 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt and stir well to incorporate.
  9. Fill glasses with ice and pour the agua fresca over the top.
  10. Serve immediately while cold and refreshing.

Notes

Make agua fresca the night before and refrigerate in a pitcher for best flavor.