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Watermelon agua fresca served cold with ice and fresh mint

Watermelon Agua Fresca – Fresh 5-Minute Summer Drink

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Watermelon Agua Fresca is a refreshing Mexican-style drink made with fresh watermelon, lime, and water. Light, hydrating, and naturally sweet, this easy summer drink is perfect for hot days.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh watermelon cubed (seedless)
  • 2 cups cold water
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1–2 tbsp sugar or honey optional
  • Ice cubes for serving
  • Fresh mint optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring cup
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)
  • Pitcher

Method
 

  1. Step 1 – Blend the Watermelon: Blend the fresh watermelon until completely smooth.
    Blending fresh watermelon until smooth for watermelon agua fresca
  2. Step 2 – Add Water and Lime: Pour the watermelon juice into a pitcher, add cold water and fresh lime juice, and stir well.
    Adding cold water and fresh lime juice to watermelon agua fresca in a pitcher
  3. Step 3 – Sweeten and Chill: Taste and add sugar or honey if needed. Add ice and stir until well chilled.
    Sweetening and chilling watermelon agua fresca with ice
  4. Step 4 – Serve: Pour into glasses, garnish with mint or lime, and serve cold.
    Watermelon agua fresca served cold with ice and fresh mint

Notes

  • his drink is best served immediately, while fresh and ice-cold.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste — ripe watermelon may not need any added sugar.
  • For a smoother texture, strain the blended watermelon before mixing.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours and stir before serving.