Recipes & Cooking Drinks Watermelon Agua Fresca 4.5 (2) Add your rating & review By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on July 25, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Blaine Moats Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 6-8 pound seedless watermelon 2 cup cold water 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoon honey Ice cubes Lime wedges Watermelon slices Additional honey (optional) Directions Cut the rind from the 6- to 8-pound watermelon and discard. Cut the flesh into 2-inch cubes (you should have about 13 cups). In a blender combine about one-third of the watermelon cubes and one-third of the water. Cover and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher or large glass jar. Discard solids. Repeat twice, using remaining watermelon and remaining water. Stir lime juice and the 2 tablespoons honey into strained watermelon mixture. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. Serve in ice-filled glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and watermelon slices; serve with additional honey, if desired. Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 73 Calories 19g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 73 % Daily Value * Sodium 2mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Protein 1g 2% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.