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Agua de Sandía (Watermelon Agua Fresca)

by Lola Dweck
Nothing says summer like some backyard grilling and a big jarra of my homemade agua de sandía made with just three ingredients!
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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
  • 6 cups water
  • ¼ cup sugar or to taste
  • fresh mint or basil optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Blend ingredients. Working in batches, blend watermelon, sugar, and water on medium setting for 30 seconds.
  • Chill and enjoy. Chill in the refrigerator or serve over plenty of ice. Garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves, if desired. 
    PRO TIP: Agua de sandia is one of the only aguas frescas that doesn't require straining, making it one of the easiest to prepare. However, if you don't plan on drinking it within one day, I do recommend straining it to prevent it from thickening. Be sure to drink your agua de sandia 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. 
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