Watermelon Agua Fresca

Quench your thirst with the ultimate summer refresher—Watermelon Agua Fresca! This vibrant and hydrating Mexican-inspired drink combines the natural sweetness of juicy seedless watermelon, a splash of zesty lime juice, and a touch of sugar for perfect balance. Blended to a silky smooth texture and strained for pure refreshment, this easy-to-make beverage requires just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking. Serve it over ice for an irresistibly cool, fruity drink, and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a hint of herbal charm. Perfect for backyard barbecues, poolside lounging, or any warm-weather gathering, this refreshing watermelon drink is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 cups (diced) seedless watermelon
2 cups cold water
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup ice cubes
4 leaves mint leaves (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a blender, combine the diced watermelon and cold water. Blend until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 2

Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer to remove pulp, using a spoon to help press the liquid through if necessary. Discard the solids.

Step 3

Stir in the lime juice and granulated sugar. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.

Step 4

Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the agua fresca over the ice.

Step 5

Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1411g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	295.7

Total Fat 0.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 27.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 63.6g
Protein 4.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 73.4mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 762.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.2%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 92.9%