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Watermelon Agua Fresca

This beverage combines ripe, juicy watermelon blended with lime juice and cold water to create a refreshing, light drink with a vibrant pink color. The mixture is processed until smooth, resulting in a slightly slushy, translucent liquid with a sweet and tangy flavor, served chilled.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon chunks seedless, ripe
  • 2 limes lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup cold water
  • to taste honey or sugar optional, for added sweetness

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Strainer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Place the watermelon chunks into the blender jar, ensuring they fill about three-quarters of the container.
  2. Squeeze the juice from the limes directly into the blender, observing the bright citrus aroma as the juice is added.
  3. Add the cold water to the blender, then secure the lid tightly. Start blending on high speed for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, with no visible chunks.
  4. Optional: add honey or sugar to taste, then briefly pulse the blender until the sweetener dissolves completely, approximately 10 seconds.
  5. Pour the blended liquid through a fine strainer into a serving pitcher to remove any pulp. Use the back of a spoon to press the liquid through if desired, resulting in a clear, pink beverage.
  6. Serve the watermelon agua fresca chilled in glasses, garnished with small watermelon wedges or lime slices if desired, and enjoy immediately for the freshest taste.