This Watermelon Agua Fresca with Rose Water is a fun twist on traditional agua fresca. A refreshing, very summery beverage that is easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Do you love Agua Fresca? Check out this Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca too!
I think of picnic’s and I think of Watermelon. Watermelon Agua Fresca is the perfect beverage to take a long with you on a picnic. It’s all of the wonderful Watermelon flavor without all the sticky mess, seeds and bulk.
You can’t really beat that.
Not to mention, a Watermelon Agua Fresca can be turned into a cocktail so easily by just adding whatever alcohol you think seems delicious.
For the heck of it, we mixed a little with Blue Curacua and light rum to see if it actually tasted good and well, it was amazing – plus really pretty!
But that’s not the twist I gave this particular Watermelon Agua Fresca.
This pretty little glass of watermelon goodness, is not your typical Watermelon Agua Fresca.
So what does Agua Fresca mean?
Agua Fresca literally translates to Fresh Water. It’s definitely a refreshing recipe, that will help keep you hydrated all summer long.
In fact, I contemplated changing the title to fit the actual recipe… it would then be Watermelon Agua Rosa Fresca.
That is because of my twist. Instead of using only fresh water, I used rose water too. And oh my, what a wonderfully sweet and fragrant glass of Watermelon water did we enjoy!
We’ve always enjoyed a wonderful glass of Watermelon Agua Fresca on a hot summer afternoon. Adding the rose water just took it to the next level.
Check out the other fun summery recipes to enjoy!
Salads and Slaws:
- Bacon Ranch Potato Salad from Juanita’s Cocina
- Cold Pea Salad from Shockingly Delicious
- German Potato Salad from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Italian Chopped Salad from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Kale Pasta Salad from Hip Foodie Mom
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- PA Dutch Pepper Cabbage from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Pineapple Slaw from I Run For Wine
Sandwiches and Mains:
- Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese, and Tomato Sandwich from Magnolia Days
- Herbs-Garlic and Parmesan Croissants from Basic N Delicious
- Mini Chicken Salad, Avocado and Cheese Subs from Big Bear’s Wife
- Pepper, Spinach and Goat’s Cheese Quiche from Happy Baking Days
- Picnic Basket Buttermilk Fried Chicken from Noshing with the Nolands
- Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Spam Musubi from Kimchi Mom
Desserts:
- Apricot Oat Nut Bars from Pies and Plots
- Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treat Pops from In The Kitchen With KP
- Nathan’s Cookies from What Smells So Good?
- Shandy Popsicles With Raspberries from Ruffles & Truffles
- Texas Sheet Cake with Pecan Frosting from Food Lust People Love
Drinks:
- Pineapple Sangria from Growing Up Gabel
- Strawberry Basil Lemonade from The Messy Baker Blog
- Watermelon Agua Fresca from Daily Dish Recipes
Recipe for Watermelon Agua Fresca
Watermelon Agua Fresca {with a Twist}
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon cut into smaller pieces
- 2 ½ cups cold water
- ½ cup cold rose water
- 1 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the watermelon, both waters and the lime juice.
- At this point, if it needs a little sweetening, add a tablespoon of white sugar and blend again.
- Grab a serving pitcher, and pour the contents of the blender pitcher through a strainer into the pitcher, pushing as much through the strainer as you can.
- Add a cup of ice and serve.
What a pretty drink. This might be good with some alcohol – yes?
Beautiful Nicole!
What a pretty drink. This might be good with some alcohol – yes?
Thanks Kim! I would imagine a little rum or another alcohol would make this … simply wonderful.
Beautiful Nicole!
Aw, thanks hon!
So festive, Nicole. Your watermelon drink is perfect for a picnic or any summertime celebration =)
Thanks so much hon, it really was a wonderful drink!
Great addition of rose water -this looks so beautiful and refreshing! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Katy! 🙂
Beautiful beverage Nicole! I have to admit I haven’t used rose water yet. I really do need to try it soon.
Thank you so much Renee. You should try rose water soon – it’s such a lovely, wonderful flavor.
I can have watermelon everyday during the summer. I simply love it, and make so many frozen drinks with it. The rose water is intriguing Nicole! Should try that next time.
Watermelon is one of those flavors you never tire of and as soon as you taste it, summer comes rushing to mind. Thanks Paula!
I need to find rose water. Stat!
Either that, or make your own 😉
Gorgeous and unique drink, Nicole! When I think of summer, the first thing that comes to mind is watermelon too. There’s nothing more refreshing than icy cold watermelon when you’re quenched on a hot day…except for this agua fresca! I love this! I’ll take a pitcher (that’s spiked!) please!
One glass of spiked Watermelon Agua Fresca coming right up my sweet friend. Thanks for all your wonderful words. So glad it’s finally summer!
I love love the use of rose water! I have a bottle that I need to use before we move and this looks like the perfect recipe!!
Isn’t rose water wonderful? I just love it so much! Good luck with your move Amanda!
Oh, how gorgeous, Nicole! Perfect way to cool down on a hot summer’s afternoon!
Watermelon is so refreshing!
This with some rum sounds amazing
We’ve got a restaurant in Tampa called Taco Bus who has Watermelon agua fresca. I have to make this now!
OK, I totally going to try rose water… always kind of scared me in the past, but you’ve sold me on it! 😉 Lovely drink idea!
Beautiful drink with or without alcohol. I love something like this that the kids can enjoy and the adults.
Oh this would be a nice break from traditional lemonade (minus using rose water. I’m not a fan of consuming flowers. Tried it once…). Anyway, now to get some watermelon from the farmer’s market!
Never try rose water in lemonade before, thank you for sharing, this is a must try in my book now.
How refreshing! It’s a perfect summer cool down
I’ve never had watermelon agua fresca…but your recipe (especially the rose water and blue curacao) sound absolutely delish!
this looks like a great drink 🙂 so refreshing
If there is anything more refreshing at a hot picnic than cold watermelon, I don’t know what it is! Watermelon I can suck down without spitting out seeds or handling rinds, sounds like the best! The alcohol is a bonus. Your photos are gorgeous, Nicole!
This looks SO good. I’m going to offer it as the non-alcoholic option at my sangria party this summer!
This is one beautiful drink, and I love the addition of rose water. Yum!
This drink looks amazing and rose water is such an interesting addition! Perfect and refreshing for summer.
That looks amazing. I love rosewater in unexpected places. Last valentine’s day, I made champagne caramel with rosewater and I’m known to add a splash to iced tea. I’m really anxious to taste watermelon and rose. Also, just gorgeous photos.
What a great color and I bet totally refreshing on a hot day.
Love watermelon and your drink looks so vibrant and inviting!! Perfect on a hot summer day!Cannot wait to try it 🙂
Thanks so much Soni… it was so perfect! We already have hot… mostly humid, but the heat is rising. LOL
oh , I love this so much! what a great alternative to lemonade for a picnic and looks so wonderful and refreshing!!!
This is the perfect addition to any picnic! I’ll have to put it on my list to try this summer, preferably after the babe is born with some liquor! 🙂 Thanks for sharing Momma!
It would not be a picnic without watermelon. It’s so great this is mess free. I bet it’s so refreshing too!
I love watermelon! I’ll have to give this a try. I’m thinking a splash of cucumber vodka might not be bad in it as well.
Beautiful Nicole!
What a pretty drink. This might be good with some alcohol – yes?