Chilled Watermelon Lime Refresher
Quench your thirst with this delightful Chilled Watermelon Lime Refresher, a vibrant and refreshing beverage perfect for hot summer days. This agua fresca balances the natural sweetness of watermelon with the tangy zest of lime, making it an ideal drink for barbecues, picnics, or simply to share with family and friends. With just four ingredients and a bit of time in the fridge, you'll have a rejuvenating drink that’s not just delicious but also visually stunning. Try it at your next gathering, and watch it quickly become a crowd favorite!
6
Servings
30
Calories
4
Ingredients
Ingredients
Watermelon
4 cups (Seeded and cubed)
Water
4 cups (Cold)
Sugar
2 tablespoons (Granulated)
Fresh Lime Juice
2 tablespoons (Juiced from fresh limes)
Instructions
1
Begin by finely chopping 2 cups of watermelon into small pieces and set aside for later.
2
In a blender, add the remaining 2 cups of watermelon chunks and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth.
3
Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the blended watermelon puree into a large pitcher to separate the juice from the solids, discarding the pulp.
4
Next, mix in the cold water, granulated sugar, and freshly squeezed lime juice into the pitcher, stirring well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
5
Gently fold in the chopped watermelon pieces to add texture and interest to the drink.
6
Cover the pitcher and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
7
Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with a slice of lime or watermelon if desired.
Nutrition Information
0g
Fat
7.7g
Carbs
0.3g
Protein
0.3g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chilled Watermelon Lime Ref resher?
It is a vibrant and ref reshing agua f resca be ve r a ge made with water m e l o n, lime, and sugar.
How many ingredients are required?
This recipe uses only 4 ingredients: water m e l o n, water, sugar, and f resh lime juice.
How many calories are in one se r v i n g?
Eac h se r v i n g contains ap p r o x i m a t e l y 30 calories.
How many se r v i n g s does this recipe make?
This recipe is designe d to make 6 se r v i n g s.
How muc h water m e l o n do I nee d?
You will nee d 4 cup s o f see d e d and cube d water m e l o n in total.
How long shoul d I chill the d r i n k?
It shoul d be chille d in the re f r i g e r a t o r for at leas t one hour be f o r e se r v i n g.
Is the re any fat in this re f r e s h e r?
No, this be ve r a ge contains 0g o f fat.
What is the car b o h y d r a t e conten t?
The re are 7.7g o f car b o h y d r a t e s pe r se r v i n g.
Do I nee d a blen d e r for this recipe?
Yes, a blen d e r is use d to pu r e e half o f the water m e l o n until smoot h.
Shoul d I st r ain the water m e l o n?
Yes, use a fine mes h sie ve to st r ain the pu r e e and dis c a r d the pulp.
How is the tex t u r e o f the d r i n k en h a n c e d?
Fine l y chop p e d water m e l o n piec e s are fol d e d in to ad d tex t u r e and inte r e s t.
What kin d o f lime juic e is bes t?
F resh l y sque e z e d lime juic e is rec o m m e n d e d for the bes t flav o r.
Is this d r i n k suit a b l e for sum m e r?
Ab s o l u t e l y, it is des c r i b e d as a re j u v e n a t i n g be v e r a ge pe r f e c t for hot sum m e r day s.
How muc h sugar is in the recipe?
The recipe call s for 2 tab l e s p o o n s o f g r a n u l a t e d sugar.
How muc h wate r shoul d I ad d?
You shoul d ad d 4 cup s o f col d wate r.
What is the pr o t ein conten t?
Eac h se r v i n g p r o v i d e s ab o u t 0.3g o f p r o t ein.
Can I se r v e this ov e r ic e?
Yes, it is ins t r u c t e d to se r v e ov e r ic e in tal l glas s e s.
Wha t ar e som e gar n is h op t ion s?
You can gar n is h wit h a slic e o f lime o r water m e l o n.
Is this re f r e s h e r low in fib e r?
It contain s a smal l am o u n t o f fib e r, ap p r o x i m a t e l y 0.3g pe r se r v i n g.
Do e s this contai n chol e s t e r o l?
No, this recipe is chol e s t e r o l - f r e e.
Wha t is the recip e cat e g o r y?
This recipe is cat e g o r i z e d un d e r Be v e r a g e s.
Is this d r i n k con s i d e r e d he a l t h y?
Yes, it is tag g e d as a he a l t h y d r i n k an d is low in cal o r ie s.
How shoul d the wat e r m e l o n be p r e p a r e d?
The wat e r m e l o n shoul d be see d e d an d cub e d be f o r e us e.
Ca n I mak e thi s for a bar b e c u e?
Yes, it is des c r i b e d as id e a l for bar b e c u e s an d pic n ic s.
Is it ne c e s s a r y to dis s o l v e the suga r?
Yes, st i r the mix t u r e we l l un ti l the suga r is ful l y dis s o l v e d.
Wha t shoul d I do wit h the pul p?
The pul p re m ai n i n g in the sie v e shoul d be dis c a r d e d.
Is thi s a typ e o f ag u a f r e s c a?
Yes, thi s be v e r a g e is a typ e o f wat e r m e l o n ag u a f r e s c a.
Ca n thi s d r i n k qu e n c h thi r s t?
Yes, it is de s i g n e d to qu e n c h yo u r thi r s t on ho t day s.
Wha t ta g s ar e as s o c i a t e d wit h thi s recip e?
Ta g s in c l u d e wat e r m e l o n, sum m e r d r i n k, lim e, an d f r u i t d r i n k.
Wh e n wa s thi s recip e in s e r t e d?
The recip e wa s in s e r t e d on Oc t o b e r 6, 2024.