Watermelon Agua Fresca

Name: Watermelon Agua Fresca
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh watermelon (cubed, seeded); 0.5 oz fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional); 2 oz cold water; watermelon wedge, mint sprig (garnish)

Fresh watermelon blended with lime—Mexico's perfect summer refresher

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MethodBlendGlassHighball GlassIcecubedGarnishwatermelon wedge, mint sprig

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

2 cupsfresh watermelon(cubed, seeded)
½ ozfresh lime juice
½ ozsimple syrup(optional)
2 ozcold water
watermelon wedge, mint spriggarnish

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Instructions

1Blend watermelon until smooth
2Strain if desired for smooth texture
3Add lime juice, simple syrup if needed, and water
4Pour over ice
5Garnish with watermelon wedge and mint

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History & Origin

Agua fresca, meaning "fresh water" in Spanish, is a beloved Mexican tradition of blending fresh fruits with water, lime, and a touch of sugar. Watermelon agua fresca is the quintessential summer version—light, hydrating, and naturally sweet. It is a staple at taquerias and street carts throughout Mexico.

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