Description
Agua de Sandía, or watermelon agua fresca, is a wonderfully refreshing summer drink that embodies the joys of sun-kissed days. This vibrant beverage combines fresh watermelon and zesty lime juice, resulting in a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying at home, Agua de Sandía is not only visually stunning with its bright pink hue but also incredibly easy to make. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can create a hydrating drink that appeals to all ages. Customize the sweetness to your liking and serve it chilled over ice for an invigorating treat on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ lb watermelon (chunks, seeds removed)
- 8 ½ cups water
- 1 lime (juice)
- ¼ cup brown sugar (or your favorite sweetener)
- Ice (as needed)
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon chunks with 2 cups of water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp and seeds.
- Squeeze in the lime juice and add the remaining water; stir to combine.
- Sweeten with brown sugar, stirring until fully dissolved; adjust sweetness to taste.
- Serve over crushed ice or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg