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Watermelon Agua Fresca

Agua Fresca, Spanish for fresh, cold waters, is a combination of watermelon, water, fruit and honey blended together and served ice cold. This is the perfect beverage to enjoy on a backyard patio.

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Recipe courtesy National Watermelon Promotion Board

 

Watermelon Agua Fresca
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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Print Recipe
Servings
4servings
Servings
4servings
  • Course Brunch, Lunch
  • Cuisine Desserts & Drinks
Ingredients
  • 4 cups seedless watermelon cut into chunks, divided
  • 1 cup cold water divided
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp honey (or to taste)
  • ice cubes
  • watermelon triangles garnish
  • Lime wedges garnish
Servings: servings
Units:
Ingredients
  • 4 cups seedless watermelon cut into chunks, divided
  • 1 cup cold water divided
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp honey (or to taste)
  • ice cubes
  • watermelon triangles garnish
  • Lime wedges garnish
Servings: servings
Units:
  • Course Brunch, Lunch
  • Cuisine Desserts & Drinks
Instructions
  1. Blend half the watermelon pieces with 1/2 cup (125 ml) of water until smooth. Strain into serving pitcher. Repeat the process with the remaining watermelon and water.
  2. Add lime juice and honey to taste. Stir until blended.
  3. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with watermelon triangles skewered with lime wedges.
Recipe Notes

Per Serving: About 60 cal, 1 g pro, 0 g total fat, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fibre, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 mg sodium.

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