If you need some relief from the heat, this watermelon coconut agua fresca is just the thing. Incredibly easy to make, no added sugar and wonderfully refreshing, you'll be sipping it whenever you can.

glasses of watermelon coconut agua fresca with watermelon chunk to side

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This summer we've been drinking our fruit much more than usual. My watermelon lemonade was a hit with everyone instantly and I've kept thinking about other ideas, both family-friendly options and cocktails.

Maybe it's partly the heat - we've definitely been in need of refreshing drinks recently.

two glasses of watermelon coconut agua fresca viewed from above showing ice cubes in glass

I instantly loved the pineapple daiquiri I made (and it was apparently popular with you, too), and the Pimm's mojito was dangerously refreshing too. But I couldn't let summer go by without at least one more.

A couple of things sparked this drink. First, I tried some really good coconut water at the Fancy Food Show that I went to at the end of June. Then I had a watermelon coconut cocktail out at a local restaurant not so long ago.

Both prompted me to combine watermelon and coconut water in some way, and this is the perfect place to start.

What is an agua fresca?

An agua fresca is a light drink that's popular in Mexico. It's typically a combination of one or more fruit, water and a little sugar to sweeten, although it depends on the fruit.

Common versions are melon (like the cantaloupe agua fresca I made), strawberry, lemon and cucumber agua fresca. You can also make them with non-fruit bases like hibiscus and tamarind.

chunks of watermelon and coconut water in blender

How to make this watermelon coconut drink

This comes together in mere minutes as all you do is:

dice watermelon
put watermelon, coconut water and mint in blender
blend until smooth
strain into glasses with ice.

In fairness, the mint doesn't come through particularly strongly, so if you prefer you can muddle some at the bottom of the glasses as well, that may bring it out more. You could also add a little mint-infused simple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.

taste testing watermelon coconut agua fresca

I guess it's also questionable whether it's truly an agua fresca being made with coconut water rather than water, but it definitely fits the "fresh water" name either way.

And neither me nor the taste-taster that was stalking me as I took photos was complaining (excuse his grubby hands, he'd just come in from digging in the dirt - he has a sixth sense when it's a good time to come in he might get something).

This watermelon coconut agua fresca is super easy to make, and wonderfully refreshing to drink. It's bright, light, and just the thing for a warm day.

two glasses of watermelon coconut agua fresca with chunk of watermelon behind

Try these other refreshing summer drinks:

Papaya lemonade
Agua de jamaica (hibiscus tea - enjoy both cold or warm)
Mango lassi (a super simple smoothie)
Plus get more inspiration in the drinks recipes archives.

glass of watermelon coconut agua fresca with other glass behind

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