Watermelon Aqua Fresca
Quench your thirst with the ultimate summer refresher—Watermelon Aqua Fresca! This easy-to-make drink is a vibrant fusion of sweet, juicy seedless watermelon, zesty lime juice, and a hint of optional sugar, blended to fruity perfection in just 10 minutes. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or relaxing poolside, this non-alcoholic beverage can be served chilled over ice and garnished with fresh mint leaves for an elegant, refreshing presentation. Perfectly hydrating and naturally delicious, this Mexican-inspired drink is a crowd-pleaser that combines simplicity and flavor in every sip. With its vibrant color and revitalizing taste, Watermelon Aqua Fresca is an essential addition to your warm-weather drink lineup!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 6 leaves mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cut the seedless watermelon into small cubes, making sure to remove any seeds or rind if present.
2. In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes, water, lime juice, and sugar (if using). Blend on high until smooth.
3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or lime juice as needed.
4. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher and pour the blended mixture through it, pressing lightly with a spoon to extract the liquid while leaving behind any pulp.
5. Add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the drink or serve immediately over ice in individual glasses.
6. Garnish each glass with a mint leaf or two for a fresh touch. Optionally, you can add a lime wedge on the rim for presentation.
7. Serve your Watermelon Aqua Fresca chilled and enjoy its refreshing taste!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.3 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*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.
