Watermelon and Lime Zest Agua Fresca

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    12

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling

By Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral

Published 2023

  • About

We are all so used to squeezing lime juice into things, especially agua fresca, but often throw away the zest that can add another layer of citrusy intensity to things. I’ve learned to try using the zest where I would normally use lime juice, and the result, like in this agua de sandia, is usually amazing.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups (900 g) cubed seedless watermelon
  • 8 cups (2

Method

In a high-speed blender, add the watermelon and 5 cups (1.2 L) of the water and blend until completely smooth.

Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher and strain the mixture, pushing gently on the