Watermelon Strawberry Agua Fresca Recipe
This refreshing Watermelon Strawberry Agua Fresca is a delightful beverage perfect for hot summer days. Made with fresh watermelon, juicy strawberries, and a hint of lime, it’s a hydrating and flavorful drink that is easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon:
- 5 cups watermelon, cut into cubes (seedless preferred)
Strawberries:
- 2 cups strawberries, washed, hulled, and quartered
Lime:
- 1 lime
Other:
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetener of choice (such as honey)
Instructions
- Add ingredients to blender: Combine water, watermelon, strawberries, lime juice, and ice in a blender.
- Blend: Blend until smooth.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste and add sweetener if desired, blend again.
- Strain (optional): For a smoother texture, strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Chill: Transfer to a pitcher, refrigerate until cold (about 1 hour).
- Serve: Pour over ice in glasses. Avoid adding ice directly to the pitcher to prevent dilution.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try adding mint leaves or a splash of coconut water.
- This drink is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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