The weather has been pretty punishing lately and I’ll gladly jump at any opportunity to cool down. What better way than with a delicious natural drink made from fresh ingredients?!
Agua fresca is a street cart staple but I have to admit feeling more comfortable having made it in my own kitchen. I used a nut milk bag to strain mine for a pulp-free experience but you can use a strainer and have very similar results. The mint is optional but I loved the added depth of flavor it gave!
How to Make Agua Fresca
1. Chop up a small watermelon into cubes. If your watermelon has seeds, pick them out before blending .
2. Transfer the cubes to a blender.
3. Squeeze the juice of 2 limes into the blender.
4. Add a drizzle of honey.
5. Blend until smooth.
6. Squeeze the blended juice through a nut milk bag. Serve with a few sprigs of mint for garnish.
How do you choose a ripe watermelon?
Tap the watermelon towards the bottom. You should hear a deep hollow sound. You’ll also see a large yellow splotch where the melon was in contact with the ground. Lastly the melon will feel heavy for it’s size.
Pro Tips to make Watermelon Agua Fresca
- If you don’t want to use a nut milk bag, just strain through a sieve.
- Water or more ice can be added to “stretch” the drink out and reduce sugar content. Of course if you’d like less calories then go ahead and skip the honey.
- This would make a great cocktail! Add in a shot of light rum or vodka and a sprig of mint. Give it a good shake, serve strained, over ice or blended!
- This lasts in the fridge for two days. Keep it covered and give it a good swirl before
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Agua Fresca Watermelon
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Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
For the Drink:
- 1 watermelon small, seedless
- 2 - 3 limes
- 3 tbsp honey to taste
- 5 sprigs of mint
Instructions
For the Drink:
- Chop up a small watermelon into cubes. If your watermelon has seeds, pick them out before blending .
- Transfer the cubes to a blender.
- Squeeze the juice of 2 limes into the blender.
- Add a drizzle of honey.
- Blend until smooth.
- Squeeze the blended juice through a nut milk bag. Serve with a few sprigs of mint for garnish.
Notes
- If you don't want to use a nut milk bag, just strain through a sieve.
- This would make a great cocktail! Add in a shot of light rum or vodka and a sprig of mint. Give it a good shake, serve strained, over ice or blended!
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Thanks for sharing! How far ahead of time can I make it?
This drink is really the best drink to have when you’re cool! This drink I really love!!!! Thanks John for creating this drink!
This drink was so refreshing and it had just the right amount of sweetness!!
I’m so glad you liked it!!