Watermelon Cucumber Agua Fresca
A cool and refreshing drink made with fresh watermelon, cucumber, lime juice, and natural sweetener. Perfect for hot summer days!
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cucumber peeled and diced
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup agave nectar or honey
- 4 cups water
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional
- Watermelon slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the watermelon, cucumber, lime juice, agave nectar or honey, and 2 cups of water.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking.
- Strain it by pouring the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a jug.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir to combine.
- Place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves and watermelon slices, if desired.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon for best results.
- Substitute sugar if you don’t have agave nectar or honey.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.