Agua fresca is a popular Mexcian drink made from fruits, flowers blended with sugar and water. Agua fresca literally means ‘fresh water’ and you can find this refreshing drink served by roadside vendors all over Mexico. Summer’s officially over here but it’s still very hot. To keep hydrated in summers, we must drink plenty of water and fresh juices. This drink is a great thirst quencher for hot summer days.
Agua fresca can be made using a variety of fruits, but the most popular ones are melon and pineapple. You can keep it simple or infuse more flavors by adding herbs. Watermelon is made up of 90 percent water, which helps in keeping us well-hydrated during hot days. So get a watermelon, make this low-calorie drink and cool your body in the blistering heat.
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon cut into 1″ cubes
- ½ – 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp lime / lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Few mint leaves
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon and water in a blender until smooth. Strain the mixture.
- Add lime juice, sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Keep chilled in fridge until ready to serve.
- Pour in glasses and add ice cubes. Garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to your preference. You can also use natural sweeteners.
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clicks of the juice itself refreshed me …
very interesting name love that color..
wat a color yaar:)simply awesome
sooper refreshing drink
Very refreshing juice with vibrant red colour..yum
I got aqua but fresca was unknown ..Simply refreshing and colourful drink.
refreshing and healthy drink… classy pics as always..
A different and interesting name and colorful thirst quencher…. 🙂
Lovely pics Sona.. Love the vibrant color and the presentation.. Perfect thirst quencher for summer!
This sounds really refreshing. I am actually just about to have some watermelon.
Wow.. super thirst quencher .. love iit
Love the way the drink looks… as usual, awesome pics dear…
loved the vibrant colour of this refreshing drink
Awesome pics.. the drink looks so refreshing and colorful..
beautiful pics Sona.. what a refreshing drink. lovely vibrant color..
Awesome refreshing drink……..lovely pictures.
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Perfect summer drink.. Looks refreshing
watermelon aqua fresca looks delicious.
refreshing one..yummy!
delicious…
that's what we need at the moment. Its so hot here. I am drooling looking at the pictures. Tomorrow getting watermelon to make the thirst quencher.
So refreshing and delicious for this weather..
It a tasty summer drink. Have tried with strawberries. Watermelon too gives a wonderful taste.