Classic Watermelon Agua Fresca

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
1 cup cold water
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
1–2 tbsp granulated sugar, or to taste
¼ tsp salt

For serving

ice, for serving (optional)
lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Add the watermelon cubes and cold water to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended watermelon through the strainer, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp left in the strainer.

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