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Watermelon Agua Fresca

This Agua Fresca is made by blending ripe watermelon with water, resulting in a refreshing, translucent pink beverage. It has a smooth, slightly pulpy texture with a naturally sweet and earthy aroma, served chilled with seeds floating through the liquid.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon flesh (seeded and cubed) ripe and juicy
  • 1 cup cold water
  • to taste sugar or honey optional, based on sweetness preference

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Begin by chopping ripe watermelon into small cubes, removing any seeds, and placing them into the blender.
    4 cups watermelon flesh (seeded and cubed)
  2. Add cold water to the blender with the watermelon, then secure the lid tightly.
    4 cups watermelon flesh (seeded and cubed), 1 cup cold water
  3. Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and evenly combined, about 30 seconds. The blend should be vibrant pink with a slight frothy texture.
    4 cups watermelon flesh (seeded and cubed), 1 cup cold water
  4. Place a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large mixing bowl, then pour the blended watermelon mixture through it, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining pulp and seeds.
  5. Taste the strained liquid and stir in sugar or honey if desired, until fully dissolved. Chill the Agua Fresca in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance its refreshing qualities.
    to taste sugar or honey
  6. Serve the chilled watermelon Agua Fresca over ice, with some seeds floating in the liquid, and enjoy the cool, earthy aroma and vibrant color.