Watermelon Aqua Fresca

*Alia*'s Note:

This is a delicious drink and incredibly refreshing. Absolutely lovely on hot days. This is a staple in our house during the summer months.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 cups cold water
• 2 cups watermelon, rind removed, seeded and chopped into cubes
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine water, watermelon, sugar, and lime juice until smooth.
2. Pour mixture through a strainer into a pitcher, forcing through most of the pulp.
3. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
4. Serve with or without ice cubes.
5. As a decorative touch, add slices or chunks of watermelon.

Reviews

[aHardDaysNight]

Soooo good. Thanks for the recipe. I live in IL and this brings me back to the happy times I had on vacation in Los Angeles a few years back. We discovered this at the LA Zoo, and from that day on we drank agua fresca everyday, trying all the different flavors, but watermelon and lime are my favorite. The quality of the drink depends on the quality of the fruit, so I don't think I will ever top what I had in CA, but this is definitely the right recipe. Thanks!

[Houseblend]

Really refreshing! I bought a watermelon and had two containers worth all diced up in the fridge...I just knew that DH and I wouldn't be able to eat it all up before it got yucky, so went looking for something to do with watermelon. Glad I tried this- super easy (5 min or less IMHO), I quartered this recipe for two small glasses with our afternoon snack. So tasty, refreshing, simple and just the right sweetness. Will definitely try with a splash a vodka next time in place of some water....Mmmm!

[Redsie]

Was surprised how good and refreshing this was! Had a big watermelon to use up - didn't add any sugar and enjoyed this on my terrasse! Thanks Alia! :)