Easy Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe
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This watermelon agua fresca is ready in 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients. Chilled, sweet, and little bit zesty, it’s the perfect drink for hot days.
Juicy watermelon just feels like it’s tailor-made for hot weather enjoyment.
Now imagine this: Fresh watermelon chunks blended with water, lime juice, and a little bit of agave sweetener. The result is the ultimate thirst-quencher for summer barbecues and beyond!
This watermelon lime agua fresca is also vegan and can easily become a boozy treat for grown-ups!
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Why You’ll Love This Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe
- You can make this delicious watermelon agua fresca in just 5 minutes!
- This fresh watermelon fresca is hydrating and vegan-friendly.
- This watermelon aqua fresca makes the perfect base for delicious cocktails!
Ingredients And Substitutions
Watermelon – Use a fresh ripe watermelon! You can also make agua fresca with other melons like cantaloupe and honeydew.
Water – Can’t make agua fresca without agua!
Lime – For a touch of tartness. Fresh lime juice tastes best, but you can also use bottled lime juice for this refreshing drink.
Agave nectar – Adding a sweetener for your healthy agua fresca is optional. You might not even need one if the watermelon is super ripe!
Ice cubes – Because watermelon aqua fresca is best enjoyed chilled. You can also add fresh mint sprigs to this delicious beverage.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Pick the Best Watermelon
Ripe watermelon has a dark matte color, feels heavy, and sounds hollow when tapped. It also has a large yellow splotch at the bottom.
Add Salt
Take this watermelon agua fresca to the next level with a pinch of coarse sea salt. The contrasting flavor will help bring out the flavor of the refreshing sipper!
Storage Tips
You can store your leftover watermelon aqua fresca in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can also freeze this delicious drink for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving, or enjoy it like a sorbet!
Watermelon Aqua Fresca Recipe FAQs
Is agua fresca just juice?
Agua fresca, which literally translates to “fresh water” or “cool water,” is not the same as juice. Juice is made by extracting liquid from fruit, while agua fresca is made by blending fruit with water.
Does watermelon agua fresca have alcohol?
Do you have to remove the seeds from watermelon before blending?
You’ll strain the watermelon fresca drink through a sieve after blending, so you don’t really need to deseed the watermelon.
Should I strain watermelon aqua fresca?
It’s up to you! If you used a seedless watermelon or your blender already did a good job breaking down the chunks of watermelon, you can skip the straining.
Can I make this watermelon agua fresca ahead of time?
You can make this watermelon lime agua fresca up to 2 days ahead. Just store it in the fridge and stir before serving.
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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 cups diced ripe watermelon
- 3 cups water
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp agave (optional for sweetness)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Place the watermelon and 1 1/2 cups of cold water in a blender.
- Blend until smooth, then strain through a mesh strainer into a pitcher.
- Stir in the remaining water, lime juice, and agave.
- Serve chilled over ice, and enjoy! You can also garnish your glasses with lime slices.
Notes
- Ripe watermelon has a dark matte color, feels heavy, and sounds hollow when tapped. It also has a large yellow splotch at the bottom.
- Take this watermelon agua fresca to the next level with a pinch of coarse sea salt. The contrasting flavor will help bring out the flavor of the refreshing sipper!
- You can store your leftover watermelon aqua fresca in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can also freeze this delicious drink for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving, or enjoy it like a sorbet!
