A natural electrolyte drink, agua de sandia con limon is a spin on classic agua de sandía and is packed with vitamins A and C. It’s my Mexican version of an Arnold Palmer, if you will.

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I’ve been experimenting with variations of the Mexican Arnold Palmer and found that substituting tea and lemonade with other fruit flavors can reap benefits for the palate. One version I created was a hibiscus limeade drink that’s simply delicious. Most recently, I’ve been loving the addition of fresh lime juice to my watermelon agua fresca, too. And for those of you who enjoy that spicy-sweet combo, simply rim the glass with your favorite chili-lime salt. Move over Arnold Palmer, there’s a new drink in town!

WHAT IS AGUA FRESCA?

Agua fresca literally translates to fresh, cold, or refreshing water, but literal translations do little to describe the true essence of these fruit-forward and fun Mexican drinks. For instance, if I were to call this agua de sandía con limón, “watermelon lime water,” someone might mistake it for plain water that is infused with sliced watermelon and lime, when it’s so much more than that!

Aguas frescas are non-alcoholic drinks typically made by blending water and sugar with seasonal fruits and vegetables. Some are also made with dry ingredients such as rice, tamarind pods, and hibiscus, which are Mexican pantry staples.

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

All you need to make this delicious Mexican watermelon drink infused with lime is: fresh watermelon, limes (I like the smaller Key limes), sweetener of your choice, and water!

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Blend ingredients

Working in batches, blend watermelon, lime juice, sugar, and water on medium setting for 30 seconds.

2. Chill and enjoy

Chill in the refrigerator or serve over plenty of ice. Garnish with triangles or cubes of watermelon, if desired. You can also rim your glass with lime juice and chili salt.
PRO TIP: Agua de sandia and agua de sandía con limón are the only aguas frescas that doesn’t require straining, making them among the easiest to prepare. However, if you don’t plan on drinking it within one day, I do recommend straining to prevent it from thickening. Be sure to enjoy within 2 days for optimal flavor and freshness.

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Agua de Sandía con Limón (Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca)

by Lola Dweck

A natural electrolyte drink, agua de sandia con limon is a spin on classic agua de sandía and is packed with vitamins A and C.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

8 cups watermelon cubed about ½ of a medium-sized watermelon
½ cup lime juice from about 10-15 key limes
½ cup sugar or to taste
6 cups water
1 tablespoon chili lime salt optional, for rimming glass
6 cups ice

Instructions

Blend ingredients. Working in batches, blend watermelon, lime juice, sugar, and water on medium setting for 30 seconds.
Chill and enjoy. Chill in the refrigerator or serve over plenty of ice. Garnish with triangles or cubes of watermelon, if desired. You can also rim your glass with lime juice and chili salt.
PRO TIP: Agua de sandia and agua de sandía con limón are the only aguas frescas that doesn’t require straining, making them among the easiest to prepare. However, if you don’t plan on drinking it within one day, I do recommend straining to prevent it from thickening. Be sure to enjoy within 2 days for optimal flavor and freshness.

A Note from Lola

HOW TO STORE AGUA FRESCA

Store agua fresca in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, ensuring it stays fresh and chilled. Ingredients tend to settle at the bottom, so remember to stir your agua fresca before serving.

ON SWEETENERS

You can add as much or as little sugar as you’d like to all of your aguas frescas, including this one. I also like to use honey, agave, or simple syrup (boil equal parts water and sugar until sugar is dissolved) in my agua fresca recipes.

ON TEXTURE

I have seen plenty of agua fresca recipes that say not to strain the ingredients. While I’m all about taking in all of the fiber and nutrients possible, agua fresca is meant to be light in texture – nowhere near a smoothie and not even as thick as a nectar. Therefore straining is essential in all of my recipes, except for my agua de sandía and agua de limón con sandía because watermelon is naturally watery and doesn’t require straining. However, if you don’t plan on drinking your watermelon agua fresca within one day, I do recommend straining it to prevent it from thickening.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces

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This recipe was originally published on July 3, 2018 and updated with step-by-step instructions and images on May 21, 2025.

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How to Make the Best Agua de Sandia con Limon

WHAT IS AGUA FRESCA?

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED