Watermelon Agua Fresca

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups watermelon juice
  • 1/4 cup rum or vodka
  • 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4-6 shredded fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Ice
  • Watermelon wedges, if desired
  • Fresh basil sprigs, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In cocktail shaker add watermelon juice, rum, agave nectar, lemon juice, basil, salt and ice. Shake until mixed and chilled. Pour through strainer into 2 glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with watermelon wedge and sprig of basil.

  • To make fresh watermelon juice for this Watermelon Agua Fresca recipe, cut seeded watermelon from rind into chunks. In food processor, place watermelon. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until watermelon is pureed. Press through strainer, discarding any pulp.
  • If desired, you can substitute simple syrup for the agave nectar or honey in your watermelon basil agua fresca.

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