Watermelon Agua Fresca Lime (Printer-Friendly)
Enjoy watermelon agua fresca with a splash of lime—perfect for cooling off and sharing at summer gatherings.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
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1 kg seedless watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes
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50 g granulated sugar or honey
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60 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
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1 pinch fine sea salt
→ To Serve
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Ice cubes
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Chamoy or chili powder (such as Tajín), for glass rims (optional)
# Steps to Prepare:
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Add watermelon cubes, lime juice, sugar or honey, and a pinch of salt to a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
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Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing to extract as much juice as possible and discard the pulp.
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If desired, dip the rims of serving glasses in chamoy or chili powder for an extra layer of flavor.
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Fill glasses with ice, pour the strained agua fresca over, and serve immediately.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Use frozen watermelon chunks if fresh is not available to ensure a chilled beverage and reduce dilution from ice.
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For a fruitier taste, add 60 g of strawberries or raspberries before blending.