Watermelon-Cucumber Agua Fresca

Make sure you pick a very sweet and juicy watermelon for this refreshing summer agua fresca with watermelon and lime.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ice as needed
• 4 slices lime
• 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 1 wedge fresh lime
• 1 teaspoon chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)
• 4 slices watermelon
• 1 cup peeled, chopped cucumber
• 2.5 cups water, divided
• 0.25 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour the strained mixture into a large pitcher, add remaining 1 cup water, and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer.

Step 2

Sprinkle some Tajin® (chili lime seasoning) onto a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the top of the glass, invert the glass, and dip the rim into the seasoning.

Step 3

Fill the glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with watermelon slices or wedges, and lime slices.

Step 4

Place watermelon and 1 1/2 cups water in a blender, and process at high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add cucumber, lime juice, and sugar; blend until smooth. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer and using a spatula, press to remove the pulp. Don't skip this step, it's important.