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.
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.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Add sugar gradually, blending briefly after each addition, until the desired sweetness is reached.
- Cut the lime slices in half.
- 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.
- Put the muddled juice of lime and mint in new glasses and fill each glass with 1 cup of ice.
- Pour the blended watermelon mixture into the glasses and stir gently before serving.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon for easier blending and a smoother drink.
- If you prefer a pulp-free texture, strain the blended mixture before serving.