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
- •⅓ cup fresh lime juice
- •¼ cup sugar
- •1½ tablespoons fresh ginger juice
- •1 serving ice cubes
- •1 serving lime wedges
- •ginger juice note
- •3 ounces ginger
- •note
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
Fill glasses with ice cubes; pour agua fresca over. Garnish each glass with lime wedge and serve.
5 min
