Agua De Sandia Watermelon Beverage
Quench your thirst with the vibrant and refreshing Agua de Sandía, a traditional Mexican watermelon beverage that's as simple to make as it is delightful to sip. This summertime favorite combines sweet, juicy watermelon with a splash of zesty lime juice and just a touch of sugar for balance, creating the perfect blend of natural fruit flavor and light citrus notes. Strained for a silky-smooth texture and diluted with chilled water for a subtly sweet finish, this drink is best served over ice for a cooling treat. Add an optional sprig of fresh mint for an aromatic twist and an elegant touch. Ready in just 10 minutes and bursting with hydrating goodness, Agua de Sandía is the perfect drink for warm weather gatherings, casual brunches, or whenever you crave a naturally sweet, homemade refresher!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups (cubed, seedless) Watermelon
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 cups (for serving) Ice cubes
- 1 sprig (for garnish per glass) Fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
1. Start by cutting the seedless watermelon into cubes, removing any excess rind or seeds if necessary, to make approximately 8 cups of fruit.
2. Add the watermelon cubes to a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth. You may need to do this in batches if your blender is small.
3. Place a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the blended watermelon mixture through the strainer to separate the juice from any pulp. Discard the pulp or save it for compost.
4. In the same pitcher with the strained watermelon juice, add 4 cups of cold water to dilute it to your desired consistency.
5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more sugar or lime juice if needed.
6. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Agua de Sandia over the ice.
7. (Optional) Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig for a burst of herbal aroma and extra visual appeal.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Agua de Sandia!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1434 mg | 31% | |
*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.
