Watermelon Agua Fresca

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Watermelon agua fresca is a fruity, cold drink served throughout Mexico. The combination of watermelon, lime, and mint is delicious and so refreshing on a hot summer's day!

Watermelon Agua Fresca
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon

  • ½ cup water

  • ½ cup white sugar, or to taste

  • 4 slices lime

  • 24 fresh mint leaves

  • 8 cups ice, or as needed

Directions

  1. Purée watermelon and water in a blender until smooth. Add sugar to taste.

  2. Cut lime slices in half. Place a half lime slice into each of 8 glasses along with 3 mint leaves. Crush with a cocktail muddler, then fill each glass with 1 cup ice.

  3. Pour in watermelon agua fresca, and stir before serving.

163 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

72 Calories
0g Fat
19g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 72
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 90mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.