Spiked Watermelon Agua Fresca

By Sarah Lipoff

Published on 5/13/2015 at 6:00 AM

POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

The next time you're heading out for a picnic or outdoor gathering, mix together a big batch of this refreshing drink that tastes so good on a hot afternoon. And it's a fun drink with a final kick thanks to a salty-lime rim.

Spiked Watermelon Agua Fresca

From Sarah Lipoff, POPSUGAR Food

INGREDIENTS

    • For the watermelon agua fresca
    • 1 watermelon, cubed
    • 1 cup water
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • For the drink
    • 1 ounce spiced rum
    • 1 ounce vodka
    • 4 ounces watermelon agua fresca
    • Jacobson Cocktail Salt
    • Lime and watermelon for garnish

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. To make the watermelon agua fresca, pulse the watermelon in a blender with the water, sugar, and lime until smooth. Strain over a fine-mesh strainer lined with paper towel, reserving the liquid.

    2. Fill a drink shaker with the spiced rum, vodka, and watermelon agua fresca. Top with ice and shake.

    3. Rim a glass with lime then dip in salt. Fill the glass with ice and then the drink. Garnish with a watermelon wedge and enjoy!