Frozen Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe
There's nothing more refreshing than a bite of juicy watermelon on a hot summer day! Enjoy that delicious flavor in a glass with this fun frozen watermelon Agua Fresca recipe. Refreshing and juicy watermelon is combined with sugar and ice to create a satisfying summer drink. Grab your blender and whip up this easy mocktail in minutes!
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What Do I Need to Make Frozen Watermelon Agua Fresca?
You're going to love how quick and easy this frozen watermelon drink is to make at home. And the best part about this simple recipe is the short list of ingredients. To make your own frozen watermelon Agua Fresca, you'll need:
- Ice
- Watermelon
- Water
- Sugar
- Watermelon wedges (optional garnish)
- Mint springs (optional garnish)
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How Do I Make Frozen Watermelon Agua Fresca?
Gather up your ingredients and grab your blender to get started on this refreshing summer drink right now. Just follow these two simple steps, and you'll be on your way to sipping on a delicious frozen watermelon slush in no time.
Step One: Blend the Ingredients
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Add the ice cubes, water, chopped watermelon, and sugar to a blender. Blend for around two minutes, until there are no large chunks of ice.
Step Two: Serve the Agua Fresca
Pour the frozen watermelon drink into a glass and garnish with mint leaves or a small wedge of watermelon, then enjoy!
Can You Make Frozen Watermelon Agua Fresca Ahead of Time?
Frozen drinks like this watermelon Agua Fresca are best when they're enjoyed right after they're made. The longer the drink sits, the more watered down it becomes. Since it's not a good idea to store the drink in the refrigerator or freezer, either, I wouldn't recommend preparing this drink in advance.
Frozen Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe Ideas
Now that you know how to make a basic frozen watermelon agua fresca, you can really have some fun changing things up! Try these recipe ideas to create delicious drinks for all of your summer parties.
- Use a sugar substitute. Sugar is a must when making this frozen drink because it helps keep the ice from sticking together. But if you're trying to watch your carbs, you have a few alternatives to regular granulated sugar. Monk fruit sweetener or something similar is a great alternative. But keep in mind that you may not need a full ½ cup of sugar substitute to sweeten your drink. Use a small amount and add more, as needed, until you reach your desired sweetness level.
- Try a natural sweetener. Want to leave out the sugar but don't need to watch your carbs? You can swap out the granulated sugar for a natural sweetener, like honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup.
- Adjust the watermelon flavor. This drink has the perfect hint of watermelon. But if youwant a stronger watermelon flavor, simply add more melon! Continue adding melon pieces until your desired flavor is reached.
- Turn it into a cocktail. It's quick and easy to turn this blended drink into a delicious cocktail. Before you start blending, add an ounce or two of tequila, white rum, or vodka to the blender. You can reduce the amount of water or increase the amount of ice to help make up for the extra liquid.
- Add more fruit flavor. Once you try a basic watermelon flavor, you can have some fun adding different ingredients to your frozen drink! There are several delicious fruits that combine perfectly with fresh watermelon, including lime, lemon, strawberry, mango, or pineapple!
- Swap out the water. Plain water helps bring out the natural flavor of the pineapple. But if you want to change things up, you can replace the water with something unique. Give your slush a tropical twist by using coconut water. Or use sparkling water or club soda to give your drink some fizz.
- Use frozen fruit instead of ice. Using ice to blend your drink is a great way to thicken the slush. Instead of plain ice, add flavor and texture to your drink with frozen fruit. Try popping some watermelon cubes in the freezer. Or swap out the ice for frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, banana, or mango pieces.
- Leave out the ice. Hoping to enjoy a traditional watermelon agua fresca instead of a frozen drink? Simply leave out the ice! After blending the water, sugar, and watermelon in the blender, pour it through a fine mesh strainer to help remove the chunks and foam from the drink before enjoying.
How to Pick the Best Watermelon for Agua Fresca
Blending your Agua Fresca with a ripe watermelon is essential because the fruit gives your frozen drink its flavor! Luckily, it's easy to find the perfect watermelon when you're shopping. Grab a watermelon with these characteristics to ensure your Agua Fresca tastes amazing.
- A uniform size and shape
- Heavier than it looks
- Creamy orange field spot on one side
- Dull finish with a dark green rind
- Large webbing on the rind
Frozen Watermelon Agua Fresca
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Ice
- 2 Cups Watermelon chopped
- 1 Cup Water
- ⅓ Cup Sugar
- Small Watermelon Wedges optional garnish
- Mint Sprigs optional garnish
Instructions
- Add the ice, chopped watermelon, sugar, and water to a blender and let blend for 2 minutes or until there are no more chunks of ice.
- Pour into glasses and top with a mini wedge of watermelon and a mint sprig, if you feel like it, and enjoy!
Notes
• You can use a sugar alternative if you like, to make this drink even healthier. However, the sugar is definitely needed in order to ensure the ice doesn’t stick together. The sugar helps the ice remain smooth. So, if you’re going for a substitute, try monk fruit sweetener, or something similar.
• You may need to help your blender along when it’s first trying to blend everything.
• This beverage does not keep, so don’t try to make it ahead of time and freeze as it will turn into a disaster. Drink right away for best results.
