Watermelon Agua Fresca (Agua de Sandia)
Sweet and refreshing summertime treat with hints of cucumber, lime, and mint.
Equipment
- Blender
- Cheesecloth
- Sieve or collander
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Large spoon
- Small pot
- 1 Gallon pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 small-medium watermelon (6-8 cups cubed)
- 1 large cucumber (peeled and cubed)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- fresh mint (to taste)
- ½ gallon water
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Cut and cube your watermelon.
- Blend until smooth, in batches if necessary.
- Pour the blended watermelon through a cheesecloth that has been placed in either a sieve or collander.
- Blend the cucumber, mint, and lime juice until smooth.
- Strain the cucumber, lime, mint juice through the cheesecloth.
- In a small saucepan, over high heat, stir together sugar and water until all crystals dissolve. Remove from heat.
- Discard the cheesecloth and pulp and do not squeeze if you are tring to keep the juice clear. Pour into 1 gallon pitcher. Add simple syrup to taste, starting with less and adding more as necessary. Fill the rest of the 1 gallon pitcher with water.
- Chill the agua de sandi completely before serving.