Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

Cinco de Mayo - Everyday Cooking

A very refreshing drink. You may also use cantaloupe or honeydew melon. These taste like the juices served in authentic Mexican restaurants. Serve in tall glasses over ice.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 2 1/2 quarts

Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

Ingredients

8 cups water

divided

5 cups peeled

cubed

and seeded watermelon

½ cup white sugar

or more to taste

⅓ cup lime juice

or more to taste

Basic Margarita

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Combine 1 cup water watermelon and sugar in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a large pitcher; stir in lime juice and remaining 7 cups water. Taste; adjust sugar or lime juice. Refrigerate until chilled about 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 63.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.5g 1%

Carbohydrates: 16.4g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 14.8g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 436.5IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin C: 8.6mg 14%

Folate: 3.1mcg 1%

Calcium: 12.3mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 10.2mg 4%

Potassium: 96.8mg 3%

Sodium: 6.6mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 1.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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