Watermelon Agua Fresca

By EricS52

Ingredients

• Active Time: 15 Minutes
• Total Time: 4 Hours 15 Minutes
• 10 about 10 cups
• This refreshing drink is served by roadside vendors all over Mexico. Not too much fruit, not too much sugar, just a beautiful way to quench your thirst on a summer day.
• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• RECIPE INGREDIENTS
• 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon (about 6 pounds with the rind), divided
• 1 cup water, divided
• 1/3 cup sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 liter (4 cups) club soda or seltzer water, well chilled
• Lime slices for garnish

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 255mins
Adapted from cooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS

Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in a blender; puree. Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar. Stir in lime juice. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.

To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.