Mexican Watermelon Water
This Mexican Watermelon water recipe (agua de sandia) is a refreshing drink made of a few simple ingredients. Serve this watermelon agua fresca cold to cool down on those scorching hot summer days!
Servings 5 8 ounce servings
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups watermelon fruit, cut into small pieces (12 oz by weight)
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar (2 oz by weight)
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (a bit less than half a lime)
Instructions
- Cut your watermelon into small pieces
- Combine watermelon, water, sugar and lime juice in a blender;
- Pulse for about 10 seconds, to puree the watermelon;
- Put in a pitcher in the fridge and chill, about one to two hours. Alternatively, serve over ice immediately;
- Makes a 40 ounce pitcher.