Watermelon Agua Fresca

By Melissa Pitts

Because sometimes you want more than just plain watermelon! This drink takes all of 30 seconds to make and is the perfect thirst quencher in the unforgiving heat. Salud!

Cook Time: 1 mins

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Yields 2 servings.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cubed watermelon, with the seeds removed
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 cup ice cold water

Directions:

Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Serve cold and garnish with mint or more lime if desired.

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