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Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe

A light, fruity drink perfect for summer, this Watermelon Agua Fresca blends fresh watermelon with cool water, sweetens to taste, and finishes with muddled lime and mint for a refreshing burst of flavor. Serve over ice for the ultimate thirst-quencher.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 72 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine-mesh strainer (optional)
  • Measuring cups
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • 8 Serving glasses
  • Cocktail muddler

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup water
  • 24 fresh mint leaves
  • 8 cups ice or as needed
  • 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
  • ½ cup white sugar or to taste
  • 4 slices lime

Instructions
 

  • Add the cubed watermelon and water to a blender.
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  • Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
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  • Add sugar gradually, blending briefly after each addition, until the desired sweetness is reached.
  • Cut the lime slices in half.
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  • Place one half-slice of lime and 3 mint leaves into each of the 8 glasses.
  • Use a cocktail muddler to gently crush the lime and mint to release their flavors.
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  • Put the muddled juice of lime and mint in new glasses and fill each glass with 1 cup of ice.
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  • Pour the blended watermelon mixture into the glasses and stir gently before serving.
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Notes

  • Use seedless watermelon for easier blending and a smoother drink.
  • If you prefer a pulp-free texture, strain the blended mixture before serving.