Agua Fresca de Sandía Cremosa | La Receta Número Uno | Gloria en la Cocina

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar tartness.

Cut watermelon into chunks and remove seeds.

Blend watermelon chunks in a blender until smooth.

Strain the blended watermelon through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.

Add water to the watermelon juice and stir to combine.

Mix in lime juice to taste.

Sweeten with sugar or agave syrup as desired.

Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved.

Chill the agua fresca in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Serve over ice in glasses.

Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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