Agua fresca loosely translates to “fresh water.” Agua frescas are light drinks made from fruit, cereals, flowers, or seeds blended with sugar and water. A common example of an agua fresca is horchata.
This recipe combines watermelon chunks and lime juice, but you can use any fruit you want to make agua fresca.
Eating watermelon can help you stay hydrated, as — like its name suggests — it is
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
5 min
Ingredients:
Makes 4 servings
Instructions:
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Depending on the sweetness of the watermelon, you might not need a lot of added sugar. Start with a little and taste as you go, adjusting to your preference.
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe: 4| Calories | 74 |
| Total fats | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 20.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g |
| Added sugars | 15.2 g |
| Sodium | 2.1 mg |
| Protein | 1.3 g |