Agua de Sandía (Watermelon Agua Fresca)

Nothing says summer to me like a big slice of watermelon. It's the quintessential summer snack. It's sweet, refreshing and absolutely delicious. Hubby and the kiddies love to eat it with salt, lime juice, and chile Tajin (a ground chile powder). I prefer mine plain, but sometimes I'll add a little salt to mine just to mix it up a bit. But sometimes the watermelons are so big that we can't finish it all in one serving, so I chop it up into large pieces and save in the fridge to use another day. One of my favorite ways to use up the leftover watermelon is in Agua de Sandía (watermelon agua fresca). There really is nothing sweeter and more refreshing on a hot summer day than a tall glass of Agua de Sandía.

Agua de Sandía (Watermelon Agua Fresca) 


Ingredients:

• 4 cups watermelon, cut in large chunks
• 6 to 8 cups water
• Granulated sugar

Directions:
Puree the watermelon with 2 to 3 cups of water in a blender until smooth; strain the pureed mixture into a large pitcher. Add enough water to fill the pitcher.  Sweeten with granulated sugar, as desired. Serve over ice or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy! 


Receta en español 

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