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Agua de Sandia Watermelon Water

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 Any Summer when we visited my grandmother in Mexico  you knew exactly what to expect, HEAT, extreme heat, followed by a sense of constant thirst.  Of course, we as kids made matters worse, with our constant movement, playing until we just couldn’t bear the heat any longer. On the weekends Papi (our dad)  would take us to the centro, one street completely lined with shops filled with anything one could desire from custom made dresses, shoes, toys, spices, housewares, music, car parts….  he would give us 5 dollars to spend.  We quickly plowed through our money, on candy.  Then we were left to walk, walk, and walk more on this busy street until my mom had made her purchases.

As we were leaving he would always get us a agua fresca, there was so many to chose from watermelon, cantaloupe, tamarind, strawberry, blackberry…..the  vendor had his cart mounted on a bike and he would ride through the streets yelling “aguas!”  I always wondered why he yelled, everyone knew he was coming, beside the fact that his cart was enormous, the smell , oh the smell he carried with him, fresh water made from perfectly ripened fruit, he always had a crowd lined waiting for him. I always ordered the same flavor watermelon, Papi would always try broaden my options, “no thanks Papi..I’m fine.” 

Even to this day I get excited to take the first sip- the taste, the sensation of the cool watermelon on a hot day, well there is no other remedy for me. I enjoy my sliced watermelon with a sprinkle of sea salt, so I have added just a pinch to the mix. Most recipes just blend chunks of watermelon and mix with water and sugar.  I add very little water to mine, because honestly I don’t enjoy drinking a water downed version of my fav cooler.  I made  a simple syrup of sugar and water, but have also used agave to sweeten my water.  Taste your watermelon first then  judge for yourself how much sweetener is needed to please your taste.

Maybe I love the flavors because they remind me of my summers in Mexico, or maybe of our childhood with Papi, or maybe I just like watermelon…..Enjoy!! Sweetlife

Agua de Sandia

Watermelon Water

by Sweetlife

Vianney Rodriguez

make about two quarts or more if you ad more water

 4 cups Diced watermelon–seedless, if your watermelon has seed, strain 

Cold Water just enough to loosen the watermelon and help the blender along.

1/2 tbsp sea salt

1 lime, juiced

Simple syrup  (1/2 cup sugar to 1/2 water heat until sugar dissolves) or agave

Place diced watermelon in blender, by batches, add a small amount of water to help the blending process. Blend until smooth and strain. Place strained mix into a pitcher(taste for sweetness) and add salt, lime juice and sweetner. Mix and enjoy over ice.

All// Desserts// Mexican// Texas products55 Comments

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Comments

  1. fattydumpling says

    July 11, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    This is so neat. Haha, this morning, I planned to have a smoothie, but the ratios were all wrong so I ended up with vanilla nectarine juice. Fruits are awesome.

    Reply
  2. OysterCulture says

    July 6, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    There is something about aqua frescas that quenches the thirst like nothing else, and then add in watermelon, a personal favorite and you have perfection.

    Reply
  3. Kurious Kitteh says

    June 19, 2010 at 6:04 am

    That watermelon word is very, very cool!
    I also love your story =). That sounds like an absolutely perfect drink, hope I can try it soon!

    ~Kurious Kitteh

    Reply
  4. Lori Lynn says

    June 17, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    Now my thirst is quenched!
    Love the watermelon/agua pic!
    LL

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  5. Gloria says

    June 17, 2010 at 12:20 am

    Your watermelon look fantastic, I love it! thanks for stopping by! gloria

    Reply
  6. Julie says

    June 15, 2010 at 1:09 am

    Beautiful! I love watermelon. A beautiful sign of summer!

    Reply
  7. Simply Life says

    June 14, 2010 at 10:17 pm

    I love this picture! Now I’m craving watermelon! 🙂

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  8. Lawyer Loves Lunch says

    June 14, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    So excited to have found another Texas blogger, particularly one with such fabulous posts and pictures! This looks perfect for the scorching heat we are suffering through 🙂

    Reply
  9. tigerfish says

    June 14, 2010 at 3:33 am

    Fantastic art 🙂

    Reply
  10. Hannah says

    June 13, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    Yes, this is perfect! I was just commenting to my sister that watermelon is both my favorite food and drink! 🙂

    Reply
  11. bunkycooks says

    June 13, 2010 at 1:16 am

    Lovely photos and great memories! I love all the melons and fruits pureed as drinks. They are so good!

    Reply
  12. Jenn says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Oooooh!! So pretty, non??? I tried making this last year with a basil simple syrup and it is divine. The combination is surprisingly pretty on the palate. 🙂

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  13. Stella says

    June 12, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    Hey again…
    Me encanta agua de sandia tambien. Sandia es el sabor perfecto y corta la sed de los veranos diabolicos (sonrisas). Ooh, y tiene tanto potasio…

    Reply
  14. Nora says

    June 12, 2010 at 1:27 am

    Bonnie, what head mine! I saw your name Vianney and
    I was confuse if you are Bonnie or not jajaja

    Besos.

    Reply
  15. Nora says

    June 12, 2010 at 1:08 am

    Vianney, nice momories!! Thaks a lot for visiting my site.
    Right now I am sipping a great cup of jamaica water! Do you Know it?

    I loved that picture with the watermelon and letters!

    Hablas español?

    Un abrazo!

    Escuse any spelling horror!

    Reply
  16. 5 Star Foodie says

    June 11, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    Such a wonderful memory and a great summer drink! your photo is gorgeous!

    Reply
  17. sensiblecooking says

    June 11, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    This is so simple answer to beat the summer heat. And watermelon one of my favorite fruits I will be making these in bulk this summer. Can’t wait to go and get my watermelon. By the way does anyone have suggestions how to buy watermelon.

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  18. The Healthy Apron says

    June 11, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    I absolutely adore your pictures! This makes me want to lay in a hammock

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  19. Ingrid says

    June 11, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    I Love watermelon it is one of my favourite summer fruits.
    I have done watemelon sorbet,but I will certainly try this one I love it ,thanks for sharing bye for now ingrid

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  20. Gwen says

    June 11, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    Lovely refreshing drink instead of sugared juices or soda. Love the lime idea! I make mine with almond milk for breakfast. I will make yours this afternoon to sit by the pool with! YUM

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  21. Lazaro says

    June 11, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    Gorgeous wonderful post. You take the best pics without a doubt.

    Cheers

    Reply
  22. Bridgett says

    June 11, 2010 at 7:37 am

    Mmm, these look and sound fabulous. I would love to try these this summer. Perfect for a party too.

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  23. MaryMoh says

    June 11, 2010 at 7:15 am

    Beautiful and refreshing. This would be great in the hot summer. I can see myself drinking jars and jars of this.

    Reply
  24. Kathy Gori says

    June 11, 2010 at 2:09 am

    I love watermelon water too, we have it at our hoiuse mixed half and half with iced green tea and with a dash of basil seeds.

    Reply
  25. Drick says

    June 10, 2010 at 10:55 pm

    the ones I am familiar with in Mexico and have made are watered down compare to this one – your version is pure liquid melon – just fabulous … like adding the bit of lime too, I do that as well… great memories of Papi

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  26. Cristina says

    June 10, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    Oh! Refreshing for sure and such a nice happy color to the watermelon water. I can barely carve in a straight line and you were able to carve out letters! =)

    Looking forward to buying my first watermelon of the season tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  27. Roti n Rice says

    June 10, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    Sounds so refreshing! I can skip the sugar but I love the addition of sea salt 🙂

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  28. sophia says

    June 10, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    I didn’t realize that agua fresca is made from such natural, fresh, whole ingredients! I’ve been avoiding it for nothing! So refreshing!

    Reply
  29. Suman Singh says

    June 10, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    that looks so refreshing…perfect summer drink…lovely pics ..

    Reply
  30. Sarah.j.s. says

    June 10, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    Love the story! The Agua de Sandia looks so good; bright and refreshing. I need to try this sometime.

    Reply
  31. Sara says

    June 10, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    wow, I have been busy for a couple of days. I feel so behind. Those beans below, sound so yummy. I think they would be great paired with this drink. Maybe this could be frozen into popsicles?
    Fabulous! btw-salt on watermelon is divine

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  32. FOODESSA says

    June 10, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    Agave nectar figures promenently in my pantry. It’s become very useful in many of my preparations.
    To be honest…I enjoy the simple sweetness of the watermelon alone. I can have a bath in it ;o)

    Love the crafty food art.

    Flavourful wishes, Claudia

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  33. A Canadian Foodie says

    June 10, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    Beautiful story creating wonderful images of your childhood. Five dollars on CANDY. All I can say is – hopefully you had cheap dental care! He he. Your story took me right there with you to the aguas mad on his bike…
    and wonderul vibrant photos, too!
    🙂
    Valerie

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  34. Paz says

    June 10, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    What a wonderful memory! Makes me want to go down to Mexico right NOW to try a watermelon agua, which I’ve never had before. 😉 I suppose, the next best thing is to try to recreate my own. Thanks for the recipe.

    Paz (who loves the first photo, too)

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  35. denise @ quickies on the dinner table says

    June 10, 2010 at 11:59 am

    Wow! Bonnie…watermelonl salt and lime. You really know what makes me tick!! LOVE the combination and now I’m wondering, what if I put a slug of tequila in there ? 😉

    Reply
  36. Sommer @ A Spicy Perspective says

    June 10, 2010 at 6:44 am

    Yum! We make watermelon granitas, but I like how this is a cool refreshing beverage. Brilliant!

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  37. Zibi says

    June 10, 2010 at 3:16 am

    Yummy! I like the addition of lime juice to this. Later in the summer when we get some really good local water melons I will try this out 🙂

    Reply
  38. Christine @ Fresh Local and Best says

    June 10, 2010 at 1:31 am

    This is one of my favorite drinks for the summer. I like that deep red color of the watermelon.

    Reply
  39. Barbara Bakes says

    June 10, 2010 at 1:19 am

    I love my watermelon with a bit of salt too. My husband thinks I’m crazy. I’m glad to hear you like it too. The drink looks so refreshing.

    Reply
  40. Reeni says

    June 10, 2010 at 1:10 am

    This is such a yummy thirst quencher! And filled with sweet memories too!

    Reply
  41. Monet says

    June 10, 2010 at 12:09 am

    Bonnie,
    What a wonderful recipe for a warm summer day…your pics are making me crave a tall glass right now.

    Reply
  42. Baking is my Zen says

    June 9, 2010 at 11:53 pm

    Very creative use of the watermelon to carve out the word…cool!

    Carmen

    Reply
  43. Baking is my Zen says

    June 9, 2010 at 11:52 pm

    This sounds great and refreshing!

    Carmen

    Reply
  44. Tanantha @ I Just Love My Apron says

    June 9, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    What a cute little art piece you did! I really like it!!
    I agree with you that watermelon water/shake/smoothie is so satisfying in a heat!

    Reply
  45. Kitchen Butterfly says

    June 9, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    I love your play with food………and I love watermelon drinks. That’s one thing I MISS about Nigeria, and tigernuts. Love the photos

    Reply
  46. Devaki says

    June 9, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    How wonderful Bonnie – We make simple watermelon juice and have never added the sea salt which I think is a lovely addition also to replenish lost salts.

    Lovely recipe to keep handy for the summer for sure 🙂

    Ciao, Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

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  47. Belinda @zomppa says

    June 9, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    Can you spell HOT. Mmm – this looks so refreshing I can hear the crunch!

    Reply

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