Watermelon-Cucumber Agua Fresca

Choose the sweetest and juiciest watermelon you can find for the best agua fresca ever! This is one of the most refreshing summer drinks you can make, and it's so simple to make at home. Popular in both the U.S. and Mexico.

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

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 ½ cups water, divided
• ice as needed
• 4 slices lime
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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 3

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 4

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