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Watermelon Water Recipe
Cool and refreshing watermelon agua fresca, called agua de sandia. A perfect accompaniment to the comida, or mid-day meal and a much better drink option than soda.
Prep 10m
Total 10m
Yield 8 servings
Source: mexicanfoodjournal.com
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Lime
- 1/2 gallon water
Instructions
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Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove all the seeds.
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Place the cut-up watermelon in the blender with 2 cups water and blend until smooth. (about 30 seconds)
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Pour the blended watermelon into a 1/2 gallon pitcher with 1/2 cup of sugar. Add water to fill pitcher.
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Add the juice of 1 lime (optional)
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Stir vigorously until the sugar has dissolved.
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Serve lightly chilled or over ice.
Nutrition (per serving)
118 kcal Calories
30 g Carbs
1 g Protein
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.