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This easy watermelon agua fresca is the perfect drink for any summer party!
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Watermelon Agua Fresca

This cool and refreshing watermelon agua fresca is perfect for summer entertaining!
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 68kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed watermelon
  • the juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 cups water divided use
  • Optional garnishes: coarse sugar, mint sprigs, lime slices, watermelon wedges

Instructions

  • Place the watermelon, lime juice, sugar and 1 cup of the water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Strain the watermelon mixture into a pitcher and discard solids. Add the remaining water to the pitcher and stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
  • For garnishes: if desired, dip the rims of the glasses into a bowl of water then place the glasses, rim side down, onto a plate of coarse sugar and rotate until rims are coated with sugar. Pour agua fresca into the sugar rimmed glasses and top with mint sprigs, lime slices and/or watermelon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 170mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 12.3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg