Description
Agua de Sandía, or Mexican Watermelon Water, is a vibrant and refreshing drink that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful beverage combines the natural sweetness of ripe watermelon with a zesty kick from fresh lime juice, creating an invigorating experience that’s hard to resist. Ideal for parties, picnics, or simply hydrating on a hot day, Agua de Sandía is not only delicious but also easy to make. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this thirst-quenching drink that is both healthy and customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped fresh watermelon
- 6 cups cold water (divided)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon with 2 cups of cold water and 2 tablespoons of sugar until smooth. If necessary, blend in batches.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp.
- Add the remaining cold water and fresh lime juice to the pitcher. Stir well and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Serve immediately over ice or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg