How to Make Watermelon Water
A refreshing watermelon drink, called agua de sandía.
Agua de Sandía
Nothing beats a cool, refreshing glass of watermelon water on a hot day! Known in Mexico as agua de sandía, this light and naturally sweet beverage is a staple in Mexican households.
“Agua de…”
Any time you see the name of a drink that starts with “agua de…” it translates as “water of…” In this case it’s “agua de sandía” or “watermelon water.” Other examples would be, “agua de piña” (pineapple water), “agua de pepino” (cucumber water), “agua de melon” (cantaloupe water). You get the idea :)
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Ingredients
6 cups watermelon, cubed and seeds removed
1/2 gallon cups cold water
½ cup sugar (optional) – Adjust based on sweetness
Juice of 1 lime (optional, but recommended!)
Ice cubes for serving
Mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove all the seeds.
Place the cut-up watermelon in the blender with 2 cups water and blend until smooth. (about 30 seconds)
Pour the blended watermelon into a ½ gallon pitcher with ½ cup of sugar. Add water to fill pitcher.
Add the juice of 1 lime.
Stir vigorously until the sugar has dissolved.
Serve lightly chilled or over ice.
Notes
Reduce the quantity of sugar if you prefer a less sweet drink. Add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter drink.
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Watermelon water recipe adapted from our original blog, The Mexican Food Journal.