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    Home » Recipes » Sides and Drinks

    Easy Watermelon Water (Agua de Sandia)

    Published: Apr 28, 2023 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    a cup of watermelon drink

    Watermelon water is so light, refreshing and satisfying! From Mexico, this recipe is for Agua de Sandia and is incredibly easy to make! All you need is watermelon, some water and a small amount of sugar, if desired.

    a pink drink on a table.

    My husband lived in southern Mexico for two years after high school. We met shortly after and he introduced me to all of his favorite foods and drinks. He loves "aguas frescas", which are very popular in Mexico. Agua de Sandia is near the top of his favorites list; he absolutely loves it.

    This was inspired by my Watermelon Lemonade Slushie on this site, and pairs well with our Tart Lemon Cookies and our Chicken Caesar Wrap, which are both light and summery too.

    Jump to:
    • How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon
    • What You'll Love About This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Make Ahead
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Related
    • Pairing
    • Recipe
    • Food safety

    How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon

    My husband is really good at picking out watermelon! He follows these tips and gets a great one every time

    • large ground spot - watermelons will have a yellow ground spot on them, that is usually rough in texture. The bigger the ground spot the better! It means it was allowed to ripen for a longer time before being picked, which will give it the best flavor.
    • deep, hollow sound - when you knock on it, it should have a deep hollow sound. This will indicate it's juicy instead of airy (aka: grainy) and will have a great texture.
    • bee stings - There should be plenty of bee stings- it'll look rough and scratched up, this means there were plenty of bees stinging it, indicating sweetness.
    • character over beauty - a beautiful, green watermelon that is uniform in color might be beautiful and look tasty, but the flavor will likely be much less desirable than selecting a melon with more "character".
    ground spot on a watermelon.

    What You'll Love About This Recipe

    • Quick and Easy - we try to make most of our recipes quick and easy. This one is extra easy and comes together in about 5 minutes.
    • Light and Refreshing - is there anything better than a light, refreshing drink on a hot day? The Watermelon Water tastes like summertime.
    • Healthy - cold, refreshing drinks on a hot summer day feel so good to drink. The drawback is that many times they can be unhealthy and/or have a lot of added sugar. The Agua de Sandia has minimal added sugar and is even more refreshing than store bought drinks.
    • Great for Entertaining - Any party, barbecue or get together should feature this drink! It's easy to make and also absolutely beautiful! Impress guests, family and friends with this beautiful and tasty drink.

    Ingredients

    watermelon, water and sugar on a counter.
    • watermelon - see our "how to pick the perfect watermelon" section above to pick a delicious and flavorful watermelon. I recommend refrigerating the melon for a nice cold drink.
    • cold water - the colder the water the better for this recipe! The cold water keeps it nice, cold and refreshing.
    • sugar - completely optional, regular granulated sugar.
    • lime or lemon juice - also optional, can be used in very small amounts to gently enhance the watermelon flavor.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    watermelon being chopped

    1. Slice cold watermelon into cubes, around 2", but no need to be precise. The watermelon may also be cut at room temperature and then refrigerated.

    watermelon in a blender

    2. Place half the watermelon in a blender and blend.

    sugar being poured into a blender.

    3. Add the other half of the watermelon and the water and a little sugar. Blend.

    pink liquid being poured from a blender.

    4. Add more sugar, to taste and lime juice, if desired. Serve cold.

    Hint: Use cold water and cold watermelon for best results!

    watermelon water poured into a glass.

    Substitutions

    • No Water - this can easily be made without water. The less water you use, the less sugar is needed as the flavor is strong and sweet and undiluted.
    • Sugar Free - make this sugar free by simply skipping the sugar. You can use an alternative sweetener if desired, but we often make it without any sweetener at all. It's a little lighter of a flavor, but we really enjoy it.

    Variations

    Giving the visitor ideas on how they can change this recipe to better suit their dinner guests, or their cultural cuisine, is a great way to increase the chances they make the recipe

    • Spicy - top with a sprinkling of Tajin for that spicy Tajin fruit flavor! My husband does this sometimes and absolutely loves it.
    • Deluxe - freeze cubes of watermelon and use them as ice cubes, then garnish with mint leaves or a lime wedge.
    • Lemon Lime Soda - skip the sugar and replace the water with lemon-lime soda. To do this, we recommend pureeing the watermelon first, then gently stirring it into the soda so that the soda keeps its carbonation.
    • Raspberry Watermelon Water - substitute 1 ½ cups of watermelon with 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries for an absolutely delicious variation.
    • La Croix - puree the watermelon by itself, and add a little sugar if desired. Then mix slowly with your favorite La Croix or other seltzer water (we recommend a berry or lemon- lime for best results). Make sure to mix slowly to maintain that carbonation.

    Equipment

    • sharp knife - we love this long sharp knife for cutting a giant watermelon. Watermelons can be hard to cut due to their size, this knife would be a huge help.
    • cutting board - an extra large cutting board is needed to comfortably cut a watermelon.
    • high speed mixer - get a high speed mixer for best results. Our favorite is our ninja and we use it all the time for many different things.

    Make Ahead

    This recipe can be made ahead. We recommend waiting until the day of to blend, but you can chop your watermelon up to 2 days in advance and keep it refrigerated until ready to use.

    Storage

    Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to give it a little stir before serving.

    Use any leftovers to make watermelon popsicles!

    Top tip

    This drink is best served cold, add some ice if desired!

    FAQ

    How to Make Agua de Sandia

    Refrigerate watermelon so it's nice and cold. Cut into large cubes. Blend with a small amount of cold water and add sugar to taste. Serve immediately.

    What is Agua de Sandia?

    Agua de Sandia in English is Watermelon Water. It is an "aguas frescas" made with watermelon, water and a small amount of sugar. Aguas frescas are popular drinks in Mexico.

    How to Make Watermelon Water?

    Make yummy watermelon water by mixing together cold watermelon with cold water and a little sugar in a blender on high speed. Lemon or lime juice may be added to enhance flavor. Blend until well mixed then serve!

    What is Watermelon Water?

    Popular in Mexico, watermelon water or "agua de sandia" is a delicious drink for hot weather made by blending cold watermelon in a high speed blender with cold water and a touch of sugar.

    How Much Water is in Watermelon?

    92% of a watermelon is water. It lives up to its name and makes a hydrating and refreshing snack for hot days.

    a pink drink on a table.

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    Pairing

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    Recipe

    agua de sandia on a table.

    Watermelon Water (Agua de Sandia)

    Nicole
    Watermelon Water is light and refreshing Agua de Sandia, originating from Mexico. Watermelon, water, and a touch of sugar make it the perfect yummy drink for summer.
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    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Servings 4 cups
    Calories/serving 57 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Blender

    Ingredients
     

    • 8 cups watermelon cut into 2 inch cubes
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • 1-4 Tablespoons sugar
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice optional

    Instructions
     

    • Cut cold watermelon into 2 inch cubes. Mix in a high speed blender with ice cold water. You will likely need to fill the blender with part of the watermelon, blend, then add the rest.
    • Add sugar to taste! Many times the watermelon is sweet enough it doesn't need any sugar at all. Add lime juice if desired and serve cold!

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    Notes

    • Store any leftover watermelon water in the refrigerator. Stir with a spoon before enjoying.
    • The lime juice is optional and will give it a slight tang and enhance the flavor of the watermelon.
    • More water may be added, if desired. Be warned, this may dilute the flavor of the watermelon so more sugar may need to be added too.
    • Add mint or basil or a lime wedge for a beautiful garnish

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 866IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.4mg
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    Food safety

    See guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Nicole

      April 28, 2023 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      We love this Watermelon Water Recipe. It's so refreshing for a hot day, sometimes we freeze the watermelon to make a frozen drink and we all love it! My husband lived in Mexico and loves his agua de sandia!

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