Whether you’re having the summertime blues or you’re in the heat of it now, might we offer you a Watermelon Agua Fresca? Ah, doesn’t that just sound like the most refreshing thing to ever be? Well, pour yourself a nice cold glass of this ruby red beauty. It’s sweet and tangy thanks to the fresh watermelon and citrusy lime juice all mixed together, and we think we can attribute its radiance to them, too! You can enjoy Watermelon Agua Fresca at any point of the day, because it’s alcohol-free, so the next time you need a mental warm-weather vacay, a glass of this will do ya good!
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar, plus more, to taste
- 2 cups water, divided
- ice, to taste
- 1/4 cup lime juice, plus more, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Place the watermelon, 1 tablespoon of the honey, and 1 cup of the water into a high-speed blender and blend well.
Step 2 –Using a spoon, test the sweetness and add more of the extra honey if desired. Blend the watermelon mixture until combined.
Step 3 –Strain the watermelon mixture into a pitcher and add the remaining water.
Step 4 –Add the ice to four glasses and pour the agua fresca over the top.
Step 5 –Evenly divide 1/4 cup of the fresh lime juice between each of the glasses and stir.
Step 6 –Taste the agua fresca and add more of the extra lime juice if desired.
Step 7 –Serve.
