Agua de Sandia
If you're feeling summer vibes, you need to try this agua de sandia recipe. Enjoy sweet, juicy, and refreshing flavors all while gazing at the beautiful pink hue of watermelon.
Equipment
- Chef knife
- Cutting board
- Blender
- Pitcher or large mason jar
Ingredients
- 4 pounds (~12 cups) watermelon, diced ($2.24)
- 8 cups water ($0.01)
- ¼ - ½ cup agave or cane sugar ($0.61)
To Serve optional
- Ice
- Mint sprigs
- Lime or lemon wedges
- Basil leaves
Instructions
- To start, slice the watermelon in wedges and remove the rind. Seed each piece if you'd like, then cut it into small chunks and transfer to a blender.
- Add 1 cup of water and mix on high until smooth, then transfer to a large mason jar or pitcher. Repeat the same process with the other half of the watermelon.
- Add the rest of the water into your pitcher along with ¼ cup sweetener and stir. Taste and add more sweetener or water to your liking.
- Transfer the jar to your fridge to chill for a few hours, or serve your agua de sandia immediately over ice with mint sprigs, fresh basil, lime, or lemon wedges. Enjoy!
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Notes
- 1/2 large watermelon = ~ 12 cups of watermelon cubes.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.8g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 7.3mg | Potassium: 127.3mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 11.7g | Vitamin A: 645.2IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 11.6mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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