Cinco de Mayo Watermelon Agua Fresca
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca, a naturally hydrating Mexican drink perfect for warm weather and festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey (optional)
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain the blended watermelon through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp.
- Add cold water, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup or honey to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve the agua fresca over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Enjoy immediately for best flavor and freshness.
Notes
For an adult twist, add a splash of tequila or mezcal to the agua fresca before serving.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/cinco-de-mayo-watermelon-agua-fresca/