Watermelon Agua Fresca
Refreshing watermelon agua fresca that's ready in 5 minutes! Fresh watermelon, water, lime juice, and sweetener blended together to make a healthy, summer drink!
Servings: 4
Calories: 124kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups watermelon - cut into large pieces
- 1 cup cold filtered water
- 1 - 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice - or more depending on taste
- fresh herbs - basil, mint, rosemary, thyme - (optional)
- watermelon or lime slices for garnish - (optional)
Sweetener (choose ONE of the following, adjust according to taste):
- 1 - 3 Tablespoons agave syrup
- 1 - 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 - 3 Tablespoons honey
- liquid stevia drops
Instructions
- Working in two batches, add the water and watermelon in a high speed blender and blend together until it's smooth. Avoid filling your blender more than two-thirds of the way full.
- (Optional) Strain the watermelon through a medium sieve to remove the watermelon pulp and get a smooth consistency.
- Pour the blended watermelon juice in a large pitcher and stir in the lime juice and sweetener. Adjust according to how sweet your watermelon is. You may not need any if it's very sweet. If using fresh herbs, muddle them before adding to extract more flavor. Add more lime juice according to taste. Chill it in the fridge before serving or serve over ice. Makes 8 cups.
Notes
- Make 8 cups of watermelon agua fresca.
- Make ahead the day before. Store in an airtight container in the fridge before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for one day.
- This recipe is featured in How to Make Aguas Frescas - 7 Refreshing Flavors
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1730IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg