Refreshing Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe
A vibrant and cooling strawberry watermelon agua fresca, perfect for any occasion, made with fresh fruit, lime, and sparkling water.
Equipment
- blender
- Fine mesh strainer
- pitcher
- spoon
- Ice cube trays (optional)
- Freezer-safe containers (optional)
- Cheesecloth (alternative)
- Clean kitchen towel (alternative)
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 2 pints fresh strawberries, trimmed
- 2 limes, juice squeezed
- 4 cups sparkling water
- ½ cup sugar
Notes
- Storage: Store in refrigerator for 2-3 days. Stir before serving.
- Freezing: Pour into ice cube trays or freezer-safe containers, leaving space for expansion. Thaw before serving.
- Substitutions: Regular water, honey, agave syrup, or lemon juice can be used.
- Variations: Add mint, basil, pineapple, or cucumber. For an adult version, add vodka, rum, or tequila.
- Equipment: A fine strainer is recommended, but cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel can be used.
- Frozen Fruit: If using frozen fruit, thaw slightly before blending.
Serving Suggestions
- Pairs well with crisp salads, grilled chicken or fish, and fresh fruit or veggie sticks.
- Serve in chilled glasses with ice. Garnish with watermelon slices, strawberries, or mint sprigs. Suitable for parties when served in a large pitcher with a ladle.
Instructions
- Combine cubed watermelon and trimmed strawberries in a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the pulp to extract maximum liquid.
- Stir the strained juice with lime juice and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Gently stir in the sparkling water.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve over ice, garnished with a slice of lime or a strawberry.
Preparation & Chilling
- Preparation time is approximately 30 minutes of active time. Chilling time is a minimum of 1 hour.
Notes
This agua fresca can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days; stir before serving. Frozen fruit can be used if thawed slightly. Regular water, honey, or agave can substitute for sparkling water and sugar, respectively. Lemon juice can replace lime juice. For variations, add mint, basil, pineapple, cucumber, or a splash of liquor.