Agua Fresca De Melon Watermelon Sparkling Water Recipe

Beat the summer heat with this refreshing Agua Fresca De Melon! This vibrant Mexican beverage, inspired by a recipe from our local paper's "Border Cookbook," is the perfect thirst quencher. Sweet watermelon and cool sparkling water combine for a light and delicious drink that's easy to make. Get ready for a taste of sunshine!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 61.5 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Agua Fresca De Melon Watermelon Sparkling Water

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How to Make Agua Fresca De Melon Watermelon Sparkling Water

  1. Cut 4 cups of seedless watermelon into chunks.
  2. In a blender, combine 2 cups of watermelon chunks and a handful (about 1/4 cup) of fresh mint leaves. Blend until smooth.
  3. Repeat step 2 until all watermelon is pureed.
  4. Strain the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove any remaining seeds or pulp.
  5. Add 4 cups of sparkling water to the pitcher.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup of sugar (or to taste). Adjust sweetness according to preference.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and chill thoroughly.
  8. Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g

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