This Watermelon Agua Fresca is the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering. Sweet, juicy watermelon blended into a bright, chilled sipper and served straight from the melon itself, this is the drink that turns any backyard hangout into a proper summer party.
It comes together with just five simple ingredients and needs zero cooking, so you can have a full watermelon bowl of it ready in about 20 minutes. Serving it directly out of the hollowed-out watermelon shell makes for one seriously eye-catching centerpiece, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or a pool party.
Helpful Tips
- Chill the watermelon first: Starting with a cold watermelon means your agua fresca is ready to serve right away instead of needing extra time in the fridge.
- Strain for the smoothest texture: Pouring the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer removes the pulp and seeds, giving you that classic silky agua fresca consistency.
- Taste before serving: Watermelon sweetness varies a lot from melon to melon, so give it a taste after adding the water and adjust the lime juice or sugar to match.
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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 1 large seedless watermelon
- 4 limes juiced
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 4 cups water divided
- 24 fresh mint leaves
- 8 cups ice or as needed
Instructions
- Start by cutting the top off the watermelon with a sharp serrated knife. Then scoop out the insides with an ice cream scoop or large spoon. Cover the watermelon with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to chill.
- Place watermelon, lime juice, sugar, and 1 cup of water into a blender and blend for about 30 seconds. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer back into the watermelon. Fill with remaining water, adjust the lime or sugar if you want.
- Serve over ice with mint sprigs.
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.