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Watermelon Agua Fresca

This agua fresca is made by blending fresh chopped watermelon with lime juice and a pinch of salt to create a thick, slushy beverage. The key ingredients—watermelon, lime, and salt—combine to produce a vibrant, lightly salty and sweet drink with a smooth texture reminiscent of a fruit slush. Final appearance is a vividly pink, frosty liquid ready to serve chilled.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chopped watermelon seedless, ripe watermelon cut into small cubes
  • 1 lime lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt preferably flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Blender
  • Measuring cup or spoon
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients: chopped watermelon, lime, and salt. Place the chopped watermelon into a blender.
    4 cups chopped watermelon
  2. Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and salt to the blender with the watermelon. Secure the lid tightly in place.
    4 cups chopped watermelon
  3. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and thick, with no large chunks remaining. This usually takes about 30-45 seconds. The texture should be slightly viscous and frosty.
  4. Once blended, pour the mixture into a measuring cup or directly into chilled serving glasses. The liquid should be uniformly pink with a slightly slushy appearance.
  5. Serve immediately in glasses, optionally garnished with a small wedge of lime or mint leaves for presentation. The drink should be cold, thick, and refreshing with a vibrant color.

Notes

For a colder drink, chill the watermelon beforehand or add ice cubes during blending. Adjust the amount of lime and salt to taste for desired flavor balance.