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Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

This beverage combines fresh watermelon chunks with lime juice, blended until smooth to create a bright, cooling drink. The mixture has a vibrant pink hue with a slightly pulpy texture, served over ice for a refreshing summer refreshment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: None
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon chunks seeded but peeled
  • 2 limes lime juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste sugar or honey optional, for extra sweetness
  • ice cups ice cubes for serving

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pitcher

Method
 

  1. Use a knife and cutting board to peel any rough skin from the watermelon and cut into 1-inch chunks. Measure out 4 cups of watermelon chunks.
    4 cups watermelon chunks
  2. Place the watermelon chunks into a blender. Add freshly squeezed lime juice and sweetener if desired. Secure the lid tightly.
    4 cups watermelon chunks, 2 limes lime juice, to taste sugar or honey
  3. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and uniform, about 30-45 seconds. Check for a consistent bright pink color with a slightly pulpy texture.
  4. Pour the blended watermelon mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, using a spatula to press out as much liquid as possible, leaving behind pulp if desired.
  5. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the watermelon lime agua fresca over the ice. Garnish with lime slices if desired and serve immediately.
    ice cups ice cubes