Watermelon-Ginger Agua Fresca

A refreshing Mexican-inspired beverage made with fresh watermelon, zesty ginger, and lime juice. This cooling drink is perfect for hot summer days.

8 servings
3 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • 10 cups watermelon
  • 3 cups cold water
  • cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • tablespoons fresh ginger juice
  • 1 serving ice cubes
  • 1 serving lime wedges
  • ginger juice note
  • 3 ounces ginger
  • note

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place 2 1/2 cups watermelon and 3/4 cup cold water in blender. Puree until smooth. Pour agua fresca into large pitcher. Repeat 3 more times with remaining watermelon and cold water. Add lime juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and ginger juice to pitcher and stir to blend. Add more sugar by tablespoonfuls, if desired. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep chilled. Stir before serving.

    180 min

  2. 2.

    Fill glasses with ice cubes; pour agua fresca over. Garnish each glass with lime wedge and serve.

    5 min

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