Watermelon Agua Fresca (Easy Blender Recipe)

How to Make Watermelon Agua Fresca (Easy Blender Recipe)

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   Step 1: Prepare the watermelon

   Trim the rind from the seedless watermelon and cut the flesh into roughly 1-inch cubes. Measure out about 8 cups (approximately 1.2 kg) of cubes and chill them briefly if desired for a colder drink.

   For this step

   • 8 cups (cubed)Seedless watermelon, cubed
   
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   Step 2: Blend until smooth

   Working in batches if necessary, combine the watermelon cubes, cold water, fresh lime juice, granulated sugar, and a small pinch of salt in a high-speed blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and no large pieces remain, about 30–60 seconds per batch.

   For this step

   • 2 cupsCold water
   • 1/4 cupFresh lime juice
   • 1/4 cupGranulated sugar
   • a pinchSalt
   
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   Step 3: Strain and flavor

   Pour the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, using a spatula to press and extract as much liquid as possible. Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher to gently steep for 5–10 minutes, then taste and adjust sweetness or lime to preference.

   For this step

   • 10 leavesFresh mint leaves
   
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   Step 4: Serve over ice

   Fill glasses with ice and pour the agua fresca over the top. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a mint sprig for a bright presentation and serve immediately.

   For this step

   • 3 cupsIce
   • 6 wedgesLime wedges (for garnish)
   
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   Step 5: Storage and tips

   Cover and refrigerate any leftover agua fresca for up to 3 days — flavors may mellow, so stir before serving. For a less sweet version, reduce the sugar or use simple syrup to taste; for a fizzy twist, top with sparkling water just before serving.
   

1. Trim the rind from the seedless watermelon and cut the flesh into roughly 1-inch cubes. Measure out about 8 cups (approximately 1.2 kg) of cubes and chill them briefly if desired for a colder drink.
2. Working in batches if necessary, combine the watermelon cubes, cold water, fresh lime juice, granulated sugar, and a small pinch of salt in a high-speed blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and no large pieces remain, about 30–60 seconds per batch.
3. Pour the blended watermelon through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, using a spatula to press and extract as much liquid as possible. Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher to gently steep for 5–10 minutes, then taste and adjust sweetness or lime to preference.
4. Fill glasses with ice and pour the agua fresca over the top. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a mint sprig for a bright presentation and serve immediately.
5. Cover and refrigerate any leftover agua fresca for up to 3 days — flavors may mellow, so stir before serving. For a less sweet version, reduce the sugar or use simple syrup to taste; for a fizzy twist, top with sparkling water just before serving.