Description
Watermelon agua fresca is the ultimate summer refreshment, capturing the essence of sunny days in every sip. This vibrant, thirst-quenching drink combines sweet watermelon, zesty lime, and a hint of mint for a flavor explosion that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply lounging by the pool, this agua fresca is not just easy to make but also visually stunning in any glass. In under ten minutes, you’ll have a delicious beverage that embodies summer relaxation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon chunks (seedless)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups cold water
- Sweetener to taste (sugar or honey)
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into chunks and remove any seeds.
- Blend It Up: Add watermelon chunks and cold water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add Lime and Mint: Squeeze in lime juice and add mint leaves. Blend again until fragrant.
- Strain (optional): Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture or leave as is for chunkiness.
- Taste Test Time: Adjust sweetness with sugar or honey as needed.
- Serve & Enjoy: Pour over ice and garnish with mint or lime slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg