Hamdi Saidani This refreshing agua de sandia is an easy, cooling drink perfect for hot days. Made with fresh watermelon and a touch of sugar, it’s a simple way to stay hydrated. Feel free to adjust the sweetness or add a squeeze of lime for extra zest. It’s a quick and versatile drink for summer!
Ingredients Needed:
- 3 cups peeled, seeded watermelon, diced
- 1/2 cup sugar, or as needed
- Lime wedges, for garnish
How To Make Agua De Sandia (Watermelon)?
- Blend the watermelon: Puree the diced watermelon with 4 cups (950 ml) of cold water in a blender until smooth. Pour into a pitcher, allowing any ground seeds to settle at the bottom.
- Add water and sweeten: Stir in 6 cups (1.4 L) of cold water and sweeten with sugar to taste. Mix well.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges before serving. Enjoy chilled!
Recipe Tips:
- Use ripe watermelon: Choose a sweet, ripe watermelon for the best flavor. A heavy, deep-colored melon with a hollow sound when tapped is usually a good sign.
- Blend thoroughly: Make sure to blend the watermelon until it’s smooth to avoid any pulp or lumps in the drink.
- Strain if needed: If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the mixture after blending to remove any leftover pulp or seeds.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the drink before serving and add sugar gradually, as watermelons can vary in sweetness.
- Serve cold: For the best experience, chill the agua de sandia in the fridge before serving or serve it over ice for extra refreshment.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
First, let the leftover agua de sandia cool to room temperature. Pour it into a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving to mix any settled particles.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 glass with ice (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 83 kcal
- Total Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Potassium: 193 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 21 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 18 g
- Protein: 1 g
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Agua De Sandia (Watermelon)
Description
This refreshing agua de sandia is an easy, cooling drink perfect for hot days. Made with fresh watermelon and a touch of sugar, it’s a simple way to stay hydrated. Feel free to adjust the sweetness or add a squeeze of lime for extra zest. It’s a quick and versatile drink for summer!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon: Puree the diced watermelon with 4 cups (950 ml) of cold water in a blender until smooth. Pour into a pitcher, allowing any ground seeds to settle at the bottom.
- Add water and sweeten: Stir in 6 cups (1.4 L) of cold water and sweeten with sugar to taste. Mix well.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges before serving. Enjoy chilled!
Notes
- Use ripe watermelon: Choose a sweet, ripe watermelon for the best flavor. A heavy, deep-colored melon with a hollow sound when tapped is usually a good sign.
- Blend thoroughly: Make sure to blend the watermelon until it’s smooth to avoid any pulp or lumps in the drink.
- Strain if needed: If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the mixture after blending to remove any leftover pulp or seeds.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the drink before serving and add sugar gradually, as watermelons can vary in sweetness.
- Serve cold: For the best experience, chill the agua de sandia in the fridge before serving or serve it over ice for extra refreshment.