Watermelon Agua Fresca
By sandiB2010
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.
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4.5/5
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Ingredients
- Make Ahead Tip:
- 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
- Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Details
Servings 10
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 255mins
Adapted from cooking.com
Preparation
Step 1
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.
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