Watermelon Agua Fresca is a soothing and refreshing drink made by blending watermelon with tender coconut water and sugar. The drink comes out smooth and frothy with a nice flavour. It cools the body in the scorching heat of summer and can be made in minutes.
Watermelon is blended with coconut water, lemon juice and sugar to make this refreshing drink. The ingredients are grind till smooth and frothy. It is served chilled with ice cubes and lemon slice for nice presentation. It is refreshing without being heavy.
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About Watermelon Agua Fresca
Watermelon Agua Fresca is made by blending watermelon, tender coconut water, lemon juice and sugar. The watermelon gives sweetness and hydrating quality to the drink, also the combination of watermelon and coconut water brings out unique flavours.
The texture is smooth and frothy when you blend everything well and the natural sweetness of watermelon often enough so sugar is optional. The drink stays light and refreshing without being too heavy. Ice cubes makes it ice cold and perfect for hot days.
The combination of watermelon and coconut water makes this drink special. Both ingredients bring their own flavour and the blend come out balanced and nice. Lemon juice brings tanginess that completes the flavour. It tastes like natural juice not artificially flavoured drink.
I usually make this drink for my family, this work well any time of day but especially good during afternoon heat.
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Watermelon Agua Fresca Ingredients
- Watermelon - I used fresh watermelon deseeded and chopped. It brings natural sweetness and hydration to the drink.
- Tender coconut water - I used tender coconut water. It adds nice flavour.
- Sugar - I used sugar optional based on sweetness of watermelon. Add only if you prefer more sweetness.
- Lemon juice - I used fresh lemon juice. It brings tartness and balance the sweetness nicely.
- Ice cubes - I used ice cubes for serving. They make drink cold and refreshing.
How to make Watermelon Agua Fresca Step by Step
1.To a mixer jar add watermelon, add coconut water. Squeeze lemon juice.
2.Add sugar to it, grind until smooth and frothy.
3.Take your serving glass add few icecubes to it, pour the juice and serve chilled!
Serve with a lemon slice.
Expert Tips
- Choose ripe watermelon - I selected watermelon that is ripe and sweet. Tap on it and listen for hollow sound which means it is ripe inside.
- Remove seeds properly - I removed seeds from watermelon before blending. This make drink smooth and nice without bits.
- Use fresh coconut water - I used fresh tender coconut water. Packaged coconut water also works but fresh brings better flavour.
- Blend till frothy - I blended everything till the drink is smooth and frothy. This takes just 1 to 2 minutes in mixer.
- Add lemon juice to taste - I squeezed fresh lemon juice. The amount depend on how tart you like it so adjust accordingly.
- Serve immediately - I served drink right after blending. This keeps it fresh and cold.
- Add ice while serving - I added ice cubes to serving glass just before pouring. This keep drink cold without diluting it quickly.
Serving and Storage
Serve watermelon agua fresca chilled with ice cubes immediately after making. You can add lemon slice on rim for nice presentation. The drink tastes best when fresh and freshly made. If you have leftover store in refrigerator for few hours but drink becomes diluted as ice melts.
FAQS
1. Can I use packaged coconut water?
Yes packaged coconut water work fine. Fresh coconut water brings better flavour but packaged is convenient option.
2. Can I add extra sugar?
You can add sugar to make it sweet. Add little at a time and taste before adding more.
3. Can I make ahead?
You can make and store in refrigerator for few hours. The drink become diluted as ice melt so better to make fresh.
4. Can I skip lemon juice?
You can but lemon juice bring tartness. Without it drink taste cloying so better to add at least little bit.
5. Can I add other fruits?
You can blend with strawberry or other fruits. It changes flavour but still taste refreshing.
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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon deseeded & chopped
- ½ cup tender coconut water
- 1 teaspoon sugar if needed - optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- few nos ice cubes
Instructions
- To a mixer jar add watermelon, add coconut water. Squeeze lemon juice.
- Add sugar to it, grind until smooth and frothy.
- Take your serving glass add few ice cubes to it, pour the juice and serve chilled!
- Serve Watermelon Agua Fresca with a lemon slice!
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