Summer Spiked Watermelon Aguas Frescas

Looking for the ultimate summer drink? This Summer Spiked Watermelon Aguas Frescas is the most refreshing blend of juicy watermelon and a splash of tequila, making it summer’s go to drink for those long hot days, alfresco lunches and beach sunsets.

Aguas Frescas translates to cool waters and are light, non-alcoholic drinks made from fruits, seeds and flowers such as watermelon, cantaloupe, papayas, strawberries, cucumbers, chia and hibiscus. It is popular in Mexico and other Latin American countries as well as parts of the United States.

Basically a whole lot of summer in a glass. 

And with temperatures rising here in Abu Dhabi these Summer Spiked Watermelon Aguas Frescas are the perfect solution to cool down. Ice cold chunks of watermelon, a few squeezes of lime, a tot or two of tequila, blended until smooth and then strained is all you need to make these boozy Aguas Frescas.

Want to glam it up even more? Top with a splash of prosecco for an elegant and tropical flavour to your summer. 

If you are in the mood for something iced cold and almost slushy like, have a look at my recipe for Frozen Watermelon Lemonade. It’s been one of my essential summer drinks since 2015 and for deliciously good reason!

I hope you enjoy this recipe for Summer Spiked Watermelon Aguas Frescas and if you’ve made it, do share it with me by tagging and following @heinstirred on Instagram. It is always a treat to see the recipes made and enjoyed.

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Summer Spiked Watermelon Aguas Frescas

Cool down with this tropical summer spiked watermelon Aguas Frescas. A refreshing simmer drink made with fresh fruit and a splash of tequila.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

chilling time 12 hours hrs

Course Drinks

Cuisine Drinks

Servings 8

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 kg watermelon preferably placed in the fridge the day before
• 450 ml cold water
• 60 ml lime juice
• 60 ml tequila
• Sugar to taste optional

Instructions

 

• Peel the watermelon, cut into chunks and remove the seeds
• Working in batches place the watermelon in a blender with some of the water
• Blend until smooth and pass it through a sieve placed over a large bowl or jug
• Repeat until all the watermelon has been blended
• Use the back of a spoon to press all the liquid through the sieve and discard the leftover watermelon pulp
• Add more water if required
• Add the lime juice and tequila (adding more to taste)
• Taste and add some sugar if required
• Place in the fridge until to ready to serve

Keyword watermelon