Watermelon Agua Fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Provided by: EatingWell

4 hr 15 mins total 0 mins prep 64 calories/serving Full Screen

Servings

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.

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

• 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.
• 2. To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.

• Filed under:
• Mexican,
• Easy,
• Healthy,
• Entertaining

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