Watermelon Agua Fresca - Refreshing Summer Watermelon Drink

[willyb]

I tried it with two cups of Vodka and it was very memorable but I can't remember why.

[amaduli]

In mexico we'd drink Agua Fresca with every single meal in the summer. Melon, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple, Guava, Guanabana. The distinctive thing I noticed was that it was never very sweet. I don't think they ever added sugar. It quenches thirst much more effectively if it's not very sweet.

[TimothyReeves]

wow, platinum straw in 2013...Chef John is ahead of his time! He's the Captain Fantastic of not discarding plastic!

[videoxxrecon]

"couple cups of Vodka" chef John keeping it real since 2013

[AllenBrosowsky]

I've been enjoying this for several years now and found a very good use for the leftover pulp. I mix it with a little simple syrup (I suppose just sugar might work) and froze it in popsicle moulds. The kids love them.

[shanksleroux]

Tip: cut watermelon into cubes and freeze it as replacement for ice cubes because it won't melt into water and ruin the drink and the taste won't effect it

[LordTwaddle]

I'd skip the sugar myself and just add a little lime

[stuyguy]

"Simple syrup.... that sounds complicated." I'm dying. Hilarious. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[hirakmondal]

i have watched all your videos mate...can i have your platinum straw now?

[sphisticate]

After watching this video, I've made this three time already! My whole family loves this, and I cannot get enough. I even use the white parts that aren't as sweet, and add a little extra simple syrup. I also tried using just sugar instead of simple syrup, but the sweetness tasted kind of fake, whereas the syrup enhanced the sweetness of the watermelon. I'm going to try this with mint leaves tomorrow, thank you for this video :)

[stacym]

I LOVE doing this with watermelon, with very little sugar. It's fantastic just as it is. To fancy it up, I make a summer punch that blows everyone's socks off. It starts with the same pureed watermelon, only without the water. Fresh mint and strips of lime zest are infused in the simple syrup, and the juice from the peeled lime is added -- that mixture can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge. Then it's finished with club soda before serving. I leave it up to guests to spike it if they choose to, but I think it ruins it.

[nt]

I've only just found this video and I love this guys voice and diction. As refreshing as the watermelon!

[mackeyboiii]

This was such a lifesaver last summer. Honeydew agua fresca was also incredible. Thanks Chef John!

[serpentcode]

I grew up drinking all kinds of agua frescas, Strawberry, Rice (orchata), Watermelon, cantaloupe etc....this video takes me back

[ormand]

Thank you John. I bought a bad watermelon (bad texture) from Walmart and was going to throw it away but then I remembered your recipe. This is an excellent case use for spoiled or poor quality fruits 🍉👍

[rea]

I just made this! Oh wow! So much more than just flavored water. So 😁

[pixymae]

This stuff is great to mix with lemonade

[nlnooonln]

you make everything sound amazing the way you speak

[ladya]

My daddy loved his watermelon ice-cold and sprinkled with salt!
Wonder how this would be served in a salt-rimmed glass?

[kittyvalium]

This great with a bit f squeezed lime and some codiene.