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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 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8

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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