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Watermelon-Cucumber Agua Fresca
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This watermelon cucumber agua fresca is my go to drink when the heat kicks in and I want something refreshing without all the sugar of store bought beverages. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just fifteen minutes with no cooking required, making it perfect for unexpected guests or lazy afternoons. Watermelon is packed with lycopene, an antioxidant that's wonderful for your heart, and paired with cooling cucumber and a bright squeeze of lime juice, you've got yourself a hydrating drink that actually tastes like a treat. The hint of chili lime seasoning adds just enough kick to make it interesting, and honestly, once you make this once, you'll be making it all summer long.
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Ingredients
- 44 cups cubed seeded watermelon
- 22 ½ cups water, divided
- 11 cup peeled, chopped cucumber
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 11 tablespoon white sugar
- 11 teaspoon chili-lime seasoning (such as tajin®)
- 11 wedge fresh lime, ice as needed
- 44 slices watermelon
- 44 slices lime
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Place watermelon and 1 1/2 cups water in a blender, and process at high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add cucumber, lime juice, and sugar; blend until smooth. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer and using a spatula, press to remove the pulp. Don't skip this step, it's important.
- 2
Pour the strained mixture into a large pitcher, add remaining 1 cup water, and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer.
- 3
Sprinkle some Tajin® (chili lime seasoning) onto a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the top of the glass, invert the glass, and dip the rim into the seasoning.
- 4
Fill the glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with watermelon slices or wedges, and lime slices.
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