Description
A refreshing and hydrating Mexican beverage made from blended seedless watermelon and water, optionally enhanced with lime juice and a touch of honey or agave syrup. Perfect for summer, this vibrant drink can be served chilled over ice and garnished with fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup cold water
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon: Place the cubed seedless watermelon into a blender, ensuring it is free of any seeds and cut into manageable pieces.
- Blend the watermelon: Blend the watermelon cubes on high until smooth and liquidy with no chunks remaining.
- Add water: Pour in the cold water and blend again briefly to fully combine the watermelon juice with the water, creating a lighter consistency.
- Incorporate optional ingredients: Add the fresh lime juice and honey or agave syrup if using, then blend briefly again to mix the flavors uniformly.
- Strain the mixture: Pour the blended watermelon mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove any remaining pulp for a smoother drink; you may skip this step if you prefer a thicker texture.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the watermelon water until cold or serve immediately over ice cubes for a refreshing experience.
- Garnish: Add fresh mint leaves on top if desired to enhance the aroma and visual appeal of the beverage.
Notes
- Use very ripe watermelon for the sweetest and most flavorful drink.
- Adjust the sweetness with honey or agave syrup depending on the natural sweetness of the watermelon.
- For a sparkling variation, replace the cold water with chilled sparkling water just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
