Watermelon Agua Fresca
Watermelon Agua Fresca is an easy, fresh, and delicious drink all year round. Made with juicy watermelon, a bit of sugar, and cold water, this beverage will quickly become a favorite. Top with a wedge of watermelon and a mint leaf for that extra special touch.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 Cups water
- 2 Cups Watermelon chopped
- ⅓ Cup Sugar
- Small Watermelon Wedges optional garnish
- Mint Sprigs optional garnish
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the garnishes to a powerful blender and let blend for 1 minute.
- Using a big spoon, lightly skim the top of the liquid in the blender to remove any unsightly foam.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with a small wedge of watermelon and a mint sprig, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use sugar substitutes for this recipe. You may not need a half cup, depending on the substitute you’re choosing. So, don’t swap them out equally, you’ll want to test out your substitute and find the right amount to suit your preferences.
- Some foam, after blending, is great, but some of the foam just looks weird, so I remove the odd looking foam for a prettier presentation. It’s not much, but it’s worth the extra minute of work, in my opinion.
- If you want a stronger flavor, add some more watermelon to your water, without changing the other ingredient amounts. Just know, it will get a little thicker when adding extra fruit.
- This recipe tastes great right after it’s made, but starts to get a little weird if left to sit in the fridge. So, I don’t suggest making this ahead, for the best results.
- Make sure the ingredients you use are nice and cold so the resulting beverage comes out chilled, if that’s what you desire.