Nothing refreshes and quenches thirst better on a hot summer day than sweet, chilled Watermelon Agua Fresca.
Traditionally served in Mexico’s homes at midday or sold by local vendors, these cold drinks, made of fresh fruit, water and sugar take the sting out of hot summer afternoons.
Agua Fresca means fresh water or refreshing water.
Sometimes agua frescas contain cereals, flowers or seeds, but today we’re all about sweet, juicy watermelon.
My Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe couldn’t be easier. Seriously, you can make this luscious, thirst busting drink almost as fast as you can think about it!
Make a whole pitcher to share while you kick back in the shade on your porch or patio.
Ingredient Spotlight
This just might be one of the shortest ingredient lists ever! Unless you’re in the Arctic, you'll be able to get everything you need in a snap.
Ingredient 1 : Fresh Watermelon
You want cold ripe watermelon for this recipe. Super ripe watermelon makes the best agua fresca, because it’s so sweet. Can’t get watermelon? Try honeydew or cantaloupe.
Ingredient 2 : Water
There’s no substitute here. Use chilled water to get that crisp, cold refreshment factor. If you have access to filtered water, that’s always preferred for drinks. For extra coldness, make part of your water ice!
Ingredient 3 : Lime juice
Lime juice adds just the right bit of tartness. Fresh squeezed always tastes best, but you can sub with the bottled kind in a pinch.
Ingredient 4 : Agave Nectar
For additional sweetness, agave nectar blends well. However, if your watermelon is super ripe, juicy and sweet, you may not need it. It’s ok to sweeten with regular sugar too.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Watermelon Agua Fresca
Step 1 - Place the watermelon and 1 ½ cups of water in a blender and blend until smooth.
Step 2 - Strain through a mesh strainer into a pitcher.
Step 3 - Stir in the remaining water, lime juice, and agave to taste.
Step 4 - Serve chilled over ice. That’s it!
Once you try it, you and your crew will crave this super refreshing drink anytime the weather heats up!
- Super fast and simple to make
- Easy to source ingredients
- Does a bang-up job of cooling you off on hot days!
Holly's Insider Pro Tips
Try other fruits
Any favorite fruits can be turned into agua fresca. Mango, pineapple, and strawberries are perfect. Even peaches or other kinds of melon are yummy choices. Oh, and cucumber!
Use the ripest watermelon
This might sound weird, but I like to use watermelon that is almost over. It’s still ok, but the texture’s a little grainy. You probably don’t like to eat it that way, but it’s ideal because it’s super sweet!
Bump up the lime
If your taste buds love that kick of tartness, feel free to add more lime juice to your watermelon fresca.
Get salty with it
You might be one of the people who like salt on your watermelon. If you are, then a pinch of salt in your watermelon agua fresca will give it that hint of savory that takes it over the top and really brings out the flavors.
Watermelon Agua Fresca FAQs
It’s made of water, sugar and fruit or other things, like grains, flowers, seeds or cucumbers.
Knock yourself out! Tequila or Vodka would be awesome.
he literal translation is “fresh water.”
You can make it a couple of hours ahead of time and store in the fridge. Just blend it again before serving.
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Now that you know how to easy it is to make this Watermelon Agua Fresca recipe, please give it a star rating below and comment letting me know how it turned out for you.
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 5 cups diced ripe watermelon
- 3 cups water
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 Tablespoons agave optional for sweetness
Instructions
- Place the watermelon and 1 ½ cups of water in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a mesh strainer into a pitcher.
- Stir in the remaining water, lime juice, and agave to taste. Serve chilled over ice.
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