Agua Fresca de Sandia (Watermelon Agua Fresca)

Prep time: 10 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings
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Description

Agua fresca de sandia, a refreshing watermelon drink that is served throughout Mexico, is best served cold and over ice.

Ingredients

• 3 cups water, divided
• 1 medium seedless watermelon
• 1/8 cup sugar, or more to taste

Directions

1 Cut watermelon into small pieces and place in a blender. Add 1 cup water and 1/8 cup sugar; puree until smooth. Pour into a pitcher.
2 Add remaining 2 cups water. Sweeten with additional sugar, to taste.

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