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    Home » Recipes » Agua Frescas » Watermelon Agua Fresca + VIDEO

    Watermelon Agua Fresca + VIDEO

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted July 23, 2019 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Watermelon Agua Fresca (Agua de Sandia) is a yummy and refreshing fruit drink. A cool and light beverage that goes great with just about any Mexican food.
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    Watermelon Agua Fresca glasses with straws.


    Two glasses of Watermelon Agua Fresca with black and white straws.

    When summer comes around, there’s nothing better to beat the heat than Watermelon Agua Fresca. This is such an easy Mexican drink to make at home too.

    In this blog post, I’ll show you how easy it is to make this delightful beverage.

    Some of my favorite Agua Frescas:
    Agua de Pepino y Limon (Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca)
    Agua de Melon (Cantaloupe Agua Fresca)
    Agua de Jamaica (Jamaica Drink)
    Agua de Platano (Banana Agua Fresca)
    Agua de Tamarindo (Tamarind Water)
    Agua de Piña (Pineapple Agua Fresca)

    Don’t forget to watch the video on How to Make Watermelon Agua Fresca.


    Ingredients for watermelon agua fresca on a wooden surface.

    How to Make Watermelon Agua Fresca

    These are all the ingredients needed to make this delicious Mexican drink.

    All agua frescas are made with three ingredients: fruit, water, and sugar.

    That’s it. Contrary to popular belief, there is no caffeine in agua frescas.

    You might also see “Agua de Sabor” or “Flavored Water” on a menu. This basically means, they have agua fresca, and you need to ask them what type they have available.

    Note: “Agua Fresca” literally translated means “Fresh Water.”


    Diced watermelon in a bowl next to two watermelon slices.

    • Chop up a ripe watermelon.
    • Or buy watermelon that has already been chopped.

    How to choose a ripe watermelon?


    Look for the yellow spot. This is the spot where the watermelon was resting on the ground. If it is yellow, it is ripe. If it is white, it still needs time to ripen.

    Also look for “webbing” or brown strips around and across the watermelon. This means the watermelon is sweet from the bees pollinating.

    If the tail is still on the watermelon, it should be dry. If it is still green, that means it is not fully ripe.


    A collage of four pictures showing the process of how to blend and strain the watermelon mixture.

    1. Add the watermelon to a blender.
    2. The blended watermelon mixture will be thick.
    3. Strain the mixture into a bowl.
    4. Pour the strained mixture and remaining water into a pitcher.

    This is also the time to taste the mixture. I only used 1 tablespoon of sugar to start.

    Sometimes, it needs more sugar. Other times, it doesn’t even need sugar. This depends on the watermelon you choose, and how sweet the fruit is.

    If the Watermelon Agua Fresca is too sweet, add more water to adjust.


    A container of liquid Stevia and a measuring cup containing sugar.

    1 teaspoon Stevia for 1 tablespoon sugar.

    To make the Watermelon Agua Fresca (Agua de Sandia) diabetic friendly, use Stevia instead of white sugar. Any sugar substitute would work too.

    Here are some diabetic friendly Mexican recipes: Aguachile, Pollo Adobado, Bistec Encebollado.


    Watermelon agua fresca glasses next to watermelon slices and black and white straws.

    • Stir well.
    • Serve over ice and enjoy!

    You can also freeze the Watermelon Agua Fresca (Agua de Sandia). Then take it out and let it thaw slightly to make a slushy. YUM!

    You can even make popsicles out of this.

    For those of your 21 years and over, try adding vodka to this drink. It makes a great signature cocktail at parties.

    How long does Agua Fresca Last?

    • It lasts up to 3 days in the fridge.
    • It can last up to 1 year in the freezer.

    To make it last longer, add lime juice. The acid in the lime juice will help preserve the drink. Just know that it will change the flavor slightly.

    Also try adding mint to your Watermelon Agua Fresca. It brightens up the drink in a delicious way. Hope you enjoy!

    Did you make this recipe? Please rate the recipe below!

    Two glasses of Watermelon Agua Fresca with black and white straws.

    Watermelon Agua Fresca

    Watermelon Agua Fresca (Agua de Sandia) is a yummy and refreshing fruit drink. A cool and light beverage that goes great with just about any Mexican food.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 46kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups watermelon
    • 6 -8 cups water
    • 1-2 tbsp sugar (add more if needed)

    Instructions

    • Add watermelon to a blender.
    • Blend the watermelon.
    • Strain the blended watermelon.
    • Pour the strained watermelon mixture into a pitcher.
    • Add 6 cups of water and 1 tablespoons of sugar.
    • Taste for good measure.
    • Add more sugar or more water, if needed.
    • Pour over ice and enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    To make the agua fresca diabetic friendly, use 1 teaspoon Stevia for 1 tablespoon sugar. 
    Sometimes, the fruit is overly sweet. Start by adding 1 tablespoon of sugar to the agua fresca. Taste and add more if needed. 
    If the agua fresca is too sweet, add water to adjust. 
    Watermelon Agua Fresca lasts up to 3 days in the fridge and can last up to 1 year in the freezer.
     
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Filed Under: Agua Frescas, Drinks, Summer

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Kylee

      July 24, 2019 at 7:40 am

      5 stars
      Agua Fresca is from the Gods!! Especially watermelon, it’s so refreshing on a hot summer’s day. I like being able to make it ahead a little (or freeze it!!) and grab a glass when I get home from work.

      Reply
    2. Jacquelyn Hastert

      July 24, 2019 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      I love agua fresca! It is the perfect drink to sip on during these hot summer days. We just finished our new patio and if I could sit out there sipping on one of these I would be.

      Reply
    3. Anne Lawton

      July 25, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      Watermelon is so refreshing, and this looks like the perfect beverage to sip on a hot day!

      Reply
    4. Liz Shaw

      July 25, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      This looks so refreshing! So easy to make, don’t know why I haven’t done it already. Going out now to get watermelon.

      Reply
    5. Danielle

      July 26, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Fabulous drink to stay fresh this summer. I mean, the color, the taste, the effect – everything is just what you would expect from a good summer ‘agua’ – yum!

      Reply
    6. Anna

      July 28, 2019 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      This looks incredibly refreshing and so quenching! Perfect to sip on on a hot day! Watermelon is my favourite, definitely trying this as soon as I’m back from holidays!

      Reply
    7. Monica

      July 28, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun drink to liven things up – I love that it’s so simple and something we can all drink, even my little guy! He loves watermelon so is definitely all over the flavor. And then I can spice it up with mint or anything else for the grown-ups. Win-win!

      Reply
    8. Leanne @ Crumb Top Baking

      July 28, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      I just picked up a watermelon today, and since it is looking sunny and warm all week, I just might need to whip up a batch of this refreshing drink! Also love that I can freeze it!

      Reply
    9. Sara

      July 28, 2019 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      I really never knew that agua fresca was so easy! I love the watermelon option; we actually grew watermelon this year in our garden plot, but always just eat it as a snack (by itself). I would love to use some to make this instead!

      Reply
    10. Amanda Mason

      July 28, 2019 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      How easy is this recipe!! And perfect for the kids in this heat! I bet I could even make popsicles with this recipe! Love it!!

      Reply
    11. Jagruti Dhanecha

      July 28, 2019 at 11:52 pm

      5 stars
      Recently we had a heatwave and I ONLY survived eating watermelon., I should’ve made watemelon aqua-fresca!

      Reply
    12. Natalie

      July 29, 2019 at 6:04 am

      This looks so refreshing. I love watermelons but never occurred to me to make a drink. Now I must give this a try. It’s perfect for cooling this summer.

      Reply
    13. Leslie

      April 3, 2020 at 9:07 pm

      I’ve made this before and it’s so delicious and refreshing. It’s a favorite of mine and without the added sugar, it’s all natural. YUM!!!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 26, 2020 at 3:09 pm

        I usually don’t add sugar either. Delicious just as is!

        Reply

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