Watermelon Agua Fresca
Ingredients
2 Quarts
Ingredients
Amount
Watermelon, seeded, cut into large chunks, divided
8 cups
Water
1 cup
Sugar
1/3 cup
Lime juice
¼ cup
Club soda or seltzer water, chilled
4 cups
Lime slices
to garnish
Watermelon, sliced small wedge
to garnish
Ingredients
Amount
Lime juice
¼ cup
Kosher salt
1 pinch
Olive oil
1 Tbsp.
Watermelon, pureed
6 cups
Method
- Place the watermelon, water, and sugar in a blender, and puree. Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container.
- Stir in the lime juice, and refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.
- To serve, stir in the seltzer water and watermelon cubes, and garnish with lime slices and watermelon wedges.
Note: This Watermelon Agua Fresca is delicious on its own and also pairs well with either rum or tequila to make a tasty watermelon cocktail.