Agua Fresca — Watermelon Lime
Beat the heat with this vibrant watermelon lime agua fresca! A simple blend and strain transforms summer's best flavors into a thirst-quenching delight.
Agua Fresca — Watermelon Lime
Beat the heat with this vibrant watermelon lime agua fresca! A simple blend and strain transforms summer's best flavors into a thirst-quenching delight.
Key move
Strain the blended mixture thoroughly for a smooth, refreshing texture.
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The Setup
- Blender
- Fine-mesh Sieve
- Pitcher
The Mise en Place
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Agua fresca is too sweet.
Add more lime juice to balance the sweetness.
Agua fresca is not sweet enough.
Add more agave nectar or simple syrup to taste.
Chef's Notes
For the smoothest agua fresca, strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp and seeds.
Serve chilled over ice, garnished with a lime wedge and a small slice of watermelon.
Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store covered in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving.
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The Method
COMBINE
In a blender, combine the cubed watermelon (6 cups), lime juice (½ cups), water (2 cups), and agave nectar (¼ cups) (if using).
All ingredients are in the blender.
BLEND
Blend until completely smooth.
The mixture is completely smooth with no chunks of watermelon remaining.
STRAIN
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher.
The liquid has been strained into the pitcher, leaving pulp and seeds behind.
DISCARD
Discard the pulp and seeds left in the sieve.
The pulp and seeds have been discarded.
CHILL
Prep aheadChill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
The agua fresca is chilled and ready to serve.
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