Agua Fresca
Servings: 8 Cups
Ingredients
- 8 pounds watermelon scooped out of the rind (about 8 cups)
- 2 to 3 cups water
- ½ cup granulated sugar plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Scoop out the watermelon, and place it into a large capacity blender. Add 2 cups of water, sugar, and lime juice and blend until smooth.8 pounds watermelon, 2 to 3 cups water, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Blend in more water and sugar as needed. Pour the juice through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher.
- Strain it 2-3 more times as needed to get an even smoother juice, or leave it as is if you don’t mind juice with more pulp.
- Chill until ready to serve. Pour it over ice and garnish with thinly sliced watermelon wedges and lime wedges if desired.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Agua Fresca
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
196
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Sodium
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
553
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
43
g
48
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
2798
IU
56
%
Vitamin C
40
mg
48
%
Calcium
35
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
