Watermelon Agua Fresca, also called watermelon water, is a cool, refreshing Mexican-style fruit drink made with fresh watermelon, cold water, lime juice, a little sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Lighter than watermelon juice and thinner than a smoothie, this easy blender drink is cool, fruity, and especially delicious on hot summer days.
Watermelon Agua Fresca is a variation of the refreshing fruit drinks often served in Mexican restaurants. “Agua fresca” translates to “fresh water” and is typically made by blending fruit with water, citrus juice, and a little sweetener.
🔍 Quick Look: Watermelon Agua Fresca
Ready in: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 58 kcal
Main Ingredients: Watermelon, cold water, lime juice, sugar, salt
Flavor Profile: Sweet, tart, refreshing
Method: Blender / No Cook
Difficulty: Easy
Why You’ll Love It: Cool, refreshing, and lightly sweet-perfect for hot weather and spicy meals.
Best For: BBQs, potlucks, summer gatherings.
Watermelon Agua Fresca – Easy Watermelon Water Recipe
Watermelon Wateris a cool, refreshing, low-calorie fruit drinkthat contains watermelon, cold water, lime juice, a little sugar, and salt.
Prep Time ~ 15 minutesminutes
Total Time ~ 20 minutesminutes
Servings ~ 8Servings
Calories ~ 58kcal
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Equipment
1 Large High Speed Blender Like a Vitamix
Ingredients
8CupsSeedless Watermelon, Cold and Cut in Cubes
4CupsCold Water
2TablespoonsFresh Lime Juice, About 1 Large Lime
2TablespoonsSuperfine Sugar
PinchSalt
Optional Garnishes:
Watermelon Slices, Lime Wedges, or Wheels
Instructions
Add. Add the cubes of watermelon, water, lime juice, sugar, and salt to a large-capacity high-speed blender.
Blend. Blend at low speed for 20 seconds. Then gradually increase speed to high and blend for another 30 to 40 seconds.
Serve and Enjoy. Pour into glasses, garnish as desired, and enjoy!
Notes
My Top Tip
♡ Make sure both the watermelon and the water are cold, so you can serve this refreshing beverage immediately after blending.
Make-Ahead & Storage
Make-Ahead: This Watermelon Agua Fresca tastes best the day it is made, but can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated until serving.
Refrigeration: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before serving, as natural separation may occur.
Per 1 serving. All nutritional information on this site is an estimate. Your results may vary.
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