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Two glasses of refreshing pink Watermelon Agua Fresca with ice and black-and-white striped straws, set on a wooden surface with watermelon slices and a matching pitcher in the background.
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5 from 33 votes

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca, or Agua de Sandía, is a refreshing Mexican drink made with ripe watermelon and just a few simple ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 38kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 4 cups watermelon
  • 6 cups water (add 2 more cups if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon 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!

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Notes

To make the agua fresca sugar-free, use 1 teaspoon Stevia for 1 tablespoon sugar. 
Sometimes, the fruit is already sweet and won't need sugar. Taste it. If it needs sugar, start by adding 1 tablespoon of sugar to the agua fresca. 
If the agua fresca is too sweet, add water to adjust. 
Watermelon Agua Fresca lasts up to 4 days in the fridge and can last up to 5 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg