Source: 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
Directions
- 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.
- Fill a drink shaker with the spiced rum, vodka, and watermelon agua fresca. Top with ice and shake.
- 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!
Want more Summer drinks? Check out these refreshing recipes.
Information
- Category
- Drinks, Summertime
- Cuisine
- North American
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff