How to make Sparkling Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

There's no better summer refresher than a drink with fresh watermelon juice. Watermelon is already mostly water, so it's easy to turn it into agua fresca. Lime sharpens the melon, a tiny pinch of salt makes the fruit taste fuller, and mainelove Raspberry Lime with Bubbles adds a sparkling raspberry-citrus finish. The drink is naturally sweet enough that you usually do not need extra sugar. Blend,  add bubbles, and suddenly the watermelon that was taking up half your refrigerator has a purpose!

A quick background on the Sparkling Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca
Watermelon agua fresca is a classic example of the Mexican agua-fresca tradition: ripe fruit blended with water and served cold, often with lime and a little sweetener. Because watermelon is naturally juicy and sweet, it needs very little help. This version uses Perfectly Still for blending and Raspberry Lime with Bubbles at the end, creating a hybrid between traditional agua fresca and a sparkling refresher. Adding carbonation last preserves the bubbles and keeps the texture light.

Ingredients you'll need to make Sparkling Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca
●    ¾ cup seedless watermelon cubes
●    1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
●    One tiny pinch of sea salt
●    2 ounces mainelove Perfectly Still
●    3 ounces mainelove Raspberry Lime with Bubbles
●    Ice

How to make Sparkling Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca
1.    Add the watermelon, lime juice, sea salt, and mainelove Perfectly Still to a blender.
2.    Blend until smooth.
3.    Strain if you prefer a lighter texture.
4.    Pour over ice.
5.    Slowly top with mainelove Raspberry Lime with Bubbles.
6.    Stir gently and serve.

FAQs: 

What does Sparkling Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca taste like?

Happiness in a glass. It is built around fresh watermelon, lime, raspberry, and sparkling water. The mainelove component keeps the drink refreshing and gives the finish a clean water-based lift instead of adding a heavier mixer.

Which mainelove water works best for Sparkling Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca?

mainelove Raspberry Lime with Bubbles is the best fit for this recipe because its flavor and carbonation match the other ingredients without overwhelming them.

Can I make Sparkling Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca less sweet?

Ripe watermelon usually needs no sweetener; if it tastes flat, add more lime before reaching for sugar.

What glass should I use for Sparkling Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca?

A wider glass works best for the proportions in this recipe, but any similarly sized glass you already own will work. The important part is leaving enough room for ice and the sparkling-water finish.

Can I make Sparkling Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca ahead of time?

You can prep the still ingredients ahead and keep them chilled, but add any sparkling mainelove water right before serving so the carbonation stays lively.