Agua Fresca Watermelon
A light, incredibly refreshing, and naturally sweet non-alcoholic drink, Agua Fresca, meaning 'fresh water', is made by blending fresh fruit with water, a touch of sweetener, and a squeeze of lime, perfect for quenching thirst on a warm day.
Blend watermelon and water
In a blender, combine 1.5 cups (250g) cubed seedless watermelon and 0.5 cup (120 ml) cold water. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
💡 Tips:
- •Ensure your watermelon is ripe for the best flavor. Seedless is easiest, but seeded can be used if strained well.
Strain the mixture (optional)
For a smoother Agua Fresca, pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass, pressing any solids with the back of a spoon to extract all liquid. Discard the pulp.
💡 Tips:
- •Straining removes any fibrous bits, resulting in a cleaner drink, but it's optional if you prefer some pulp.
Sweeten and acidify
Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and 1-2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or agave nectar) to the strained liquid. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness to your preference.
💡 Tips:
- •The lime juice brightens the fruit flavor. Start with less sugar and add more as needed, depending on the sweetness of your fruit.
Chill and serve
Pour the Agua Fresca into a glass filled with 1 serving of ice. Garnish with 1 lime wheel, if desired. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips:
- •Serve very cold for maximum refreshment.
- 💡**Fruit Variations:** Explore other fruits like cantaloupe, honeydew, mango, pineapple, or cucumber. Adjust water and sweetener as needed for each fruit.
- 💡**Herbal Infusion:** Add a few fresh mint leaves or a small piece of fresh ginger to the blender for an extra layer of flavor.
- 💡**Sparkling Option:** Replace some or all of the still water with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy Agua Fresca.
- 💡**Party Batch:** Easily scale up the ingredients for a larger pitcher to serve a crowd.
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