Servings: 6 Servings
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Watermelon Agua Fresca is an incredibly hydrating beverage perfect for spring and summer when the weather is hot!
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped seedless watermelon
- 2 cups to 4 cold water to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 to 1 tsp sea salt optional*
Instructions
- Add the chopped watermelon to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain watermelon juice through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Use your fingers to press the watermelon pulp through the strainer in order to get as much of the liquid out as possible. Discard the watermelon pulp (or perhaps use it in popsicles?).
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pitcher, stir, and serve over ice. Note: You can adjust the amount of added water, lemon juice, and sweetener to taste.
Notes
*While the salt is optional, it serves two functions here. It adds sodium (an essential electrolyte) to this hydrating drink, and it also makes it taste more flavorful!
If you prefer sparkling beverages, feel free to use soda water instead of regluar water for mixing the drink.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving (of 6), Calories: 55kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 1g, Sodium: 99mg, Potassium: 176mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 12g