Watermelon Agua Fresca
Cool off with a refreshing sip of summer! This easy watermelon agua fresca recipe is made with just three simple ingredients – water, fresh watermelon, and sugar. Perfect for hot afternoons, this drink is a deliciously hydrating way to enjoy the season. Garnish with a watermelon wedge or fresh mint for an extra touch of flair. Blend one up today and treat yourself to the ultimate summer beverage!
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Servings: 4 12 ounce servings
Calories: 87kcal
Equipment
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.
• 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg