Agua Fresca de Sandía

Watermelon Agua Fresca

This light agua fresca combines juicy, sweet watermelon with bright lime and fresh basil. Served ice-cold, it is an especially easy, alcohol-free refreshment for warm days.

Nutrition · per serving

142kcal

2gProtein

35gCarbs

0.5gFat

2gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

9 items

Agua Fresca

seedless watermelon, diced600 g

cold water250 ml

lime juice30 ml

agave syrup15 ml

fresh basil leaves10 g

fine salt1 pinch

To Serve

ice cubes200 g

lime wedges2

basil leaves2

Tips

•Ripe, well-chilled watermelon makes the most flavorful drink and often eliminates the need for additional sweetener.
•For a fizzier version, replace 100 ml of the water with well-chilled sparkling water and stir it in after blending.
•It is best served fresh, as the color and flavor change after prolonged storage.

Steps

1
Dice the watermelon and place it in a high-powered blender along with the cold water, lime juice, agave syrup, basil, and a pinch of salt.
600 g seedless watermelon, diced250 ml cold water30 ml lime juice15 ml agave syrup10 g fresh basil leaves1 pinch fine salt
2
Blend everything for 45 to 60 seconds, until very smooth. For an especially silky agua fresca, pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; leaving some pulp in it adds extra flavor.
3
Taste the drink. If the melon is very sweet, do not add more agave syrup at first; sweeten gradually as needed.
4
Fill two glasses with ice cubes, divide the agua fresca between them, and garnish each with a lime wedge and a basil leaf. Serve immediately, thoroughly chilled.
200 g ice cubes2 lime wedges2 basil leaves

Origin & History

Agua fresca is a classic Mexican refreshment made with puréed fruit, water, and often a little lime or sugar. Watermelon agua fresca is especially popular during the hot months and is served at markets, family celebrations, and street stalls.

Pregnancy

Great

An alcohol-free, vitamin-rich refreshment. Use only pasteurized water or water that has been properly treated, and clean, well-washed herbs.

Breastfeeding

No specific concerns.

Mexican watermelon lime basil alcohol-free summer chilled dairy-free

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Steps

Dice the watermelon and place it in a high-powered blender along with the cold water, lime juice, agave syrup, basil, and a pinch of salt.

600 g seedless watermelon, diced250 ml cold water30 ml lime juice15 ml agave syrup10 g fresh basil leaves1 pinch fine salt

Blend everything for 45 to 60 seconds, until very smooth. For an especially silky agua fresca, pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; leaving some pulp in it adds extra flavor.

Taste the drink. If the melon is very sweet, do not add more agave syrup at first; sweeten gradually as needed.

Fill two glasses with ice cubes, divide the agua fresca between them, and garnish each with a lime wedge and a basil leaf. Serve immediately, thoroughly chilled.

200 g ice cubes2 lime wedges2 basil leaves