Sparkling Watermelon Agua Fresca
A bright and juicy watermelon agua fresca lifted with fresh lime juice and topped with sparkling water for a festive fizz. This effortless summer drink comes together in minutes and needs no cooking.
Fresh watermelon blended with lime and topped with sparkling water for a light fizzy drink.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Blend the Watermelon
Add the cubed watermelon to a blender in batches and blend until completely smooth. Do not add any water as fresh watermelon contains enough liquid on its own.
Strain for Smoothness
Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract all juice. Discard the fibrous pulp left behind.
Season and Sweeten
Stir in the fresh lime juice, lime zest, granulated sugar, and sea salt. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness according to your preference.
Chill the Base
Refrigerate the watermelon base for at least 20 minutes until very cold. Do not add the sparkling water yet as it will lose carbonation if added too early.
Top and Serve
Fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled watermelon base about three-quarters full. Top each glass with sparkling water and gently stir once. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lime wedge.
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