Cool and refreshing watermelon agua fresca, called agua de sandia. A perfect accompaniment to the comida, or mid-day meal and a much better drink option than soda.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: agua fresca, drink, watermelon
Servings: 8glasses
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Douglas Cullen
Ingredients
⅛medium watermelon.To portion the watermelon, cut it in half lengthwise and then cut one of the quarters in half. Use 1 of the small pieces to prepare this drink.
1cupsugar
½gallonwater
8mint or spearmint leaves
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into chunks and remove all the seeds.
Place the cut-up watermelon in the blender with 2 cups water and blend until smooth. (about 30 seconds)
Pour the blended watermelon into a ½ gallon pitcher and add the cup of sugar.
Stir vigorously until the sugar has dissolved.
Serve lightly chilled or over ice.
Garnish each glass with a mint leaf.
Notes
Reduce the quantity of sugar if you prefer a less sweet drink.