Easy Agua De Sandia (Watermelon Water)
This Agua De Sandia (Watermelon Water) is fresh, sweet, zesty and SO refreshing! Delicious for sharing at a gathering or enjoy while reading your favorite book! It’s easily made into an adult beverage to share with friends.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 cups diced fresh watermelon (seedless or with seeds)
- 2 cups water * see recipe notes
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (about half of a large lime)
Instructions
- 1
In a blender add 4 cups of the watermelon chunks with 1 cup of water. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth. Transfer drink to a pitcher (see note)
- 2
Note: If the watermelon has seeds, pass the juice thru fine mesh strainer to remove the blended seeds.
- 3
Repeat process with remaining watermelon.
- 4
Add the ½ cup sugar and lime juice to the pitcher. Mix well and taste for sweetness. Add more sugar according to taste.
- 5
Pour into a tall glass filled with ice and garnish with fresh watermelon (optional). This drink is best if consumed within 1 to 2 days max.