Agua De Sandia Watermelon Beverage Recipe

Escape the heat with this authentic Mexican Agua de Sandía! A simple yet incredibly refreshing watermelon drink, perfect for hot summer days. This recipe is easy to make and uses just a few ingredients to create a vibrant and hydrating beverage the whole family will love. Beat the heat and cool down with this delicious taste of Mexico!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 229.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.2 (9 Reviews)
Agua De Sandia Watermelon Beverage 97

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Agua De Sandia Watermelon Beverage

  • 4 cups cubed watermelon
  • 1 cup water (more if needed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
  • 1 cup ice
  • fresh mint sprigs (for garnish, optional)
  • lime wedges (for garnish, optional)
  • fresh watermelon slices (for garnish, optional)

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How to Make Agua De Sandia Watermelon Beverage

  1. Cut a seedless watermelon in half and remove the rind. Cut the watermelon flesh into chunks.
  2. In a blender, combine 4 cups of cubed watermelon, 1 cup of water, ½ cup of granulated sugar (or to taste), and 1 cup of ice.
  3. Blend until completely smooth. Add more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  4. Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any remaining seeds or pulp (optional).
  5. Pour the Agua de Sandía into a large pitcher. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh watermelon slices, mint leaves, or lime wedges before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

221g

Fat

0g

Carbs

19g