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watermelon agua fresca
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Watermelon Agua Fresca - Refreshing Summer Drink

Watermelon fresca is an easy and quick refreshing summer drink made with watermelon, sugar and lime juice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican, world
Keyword: Cooling drinks, summer coolers, Summer Drinks, summer recipes, watermelon agua fresca, watermelon drinks, watermelon juice, watermelon recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Ipsa Faujdar

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large watermelon (4 - 6 cups approximately)
  • 5 - 6 tbsp sugar
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 sprigs mint leaves
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup ice cubes or as desired

Instructions

  • Remove the rind of the watermelon.
  • Cut the pulpy part into pieces.
  • If it has seeds, deseed it.
  • Put all blenders in a blender.
  • Add sugar, lemon juice, & ½ cup water.
  • Blend the watermelon till it's totally pulverized.
  • Remove from blender.
  • Strain the mixture to a pitcher through a fine mesh sieve
  • Add rest of the water and give it a nice stir.
  • Chill for 1 - 2 hours till it's cold enough to serve.
  • Garnish with mint leaves and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.5g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 140mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 12.3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg