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Watermelon-Strawberry Agua Fresca with Tajín-Style Rim

Bright, juicy watermelon and ripe strawberries blended smooth with lime, served over ice in a glass rimmed with a tangy chili-lime salt.

Watermelon-Strawberry Agua Fresca with Tajín-Style Rim

Ingredients

  • 2⅔ cups diced400 gWatermeloncubed, seeds removed
  • 1 cup sliced160 gStrawberries
  • ¾ cup200 gWatercold
  • 2 tbsp30 gLime juice
  • 1½ tsp6 gGranulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp1 gChili powder
  • ⅛ tsp0.5 gSalt

Steps

  1. Make the rim mix: on a small plate, stir together the chili powder and the salt.
  2. Dip the rims of two glasses into a shallow dish holding half of the lime juice, then press them into the chili-salt mix to coat.
  3. In a blender, combine the watermelon, strawberries, cold water, sugar and the remaining half of the lime juice.
  4. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
  5. For a lighter texture, pour through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the pulp; or leave it unstrained for more body.
  6. Fill the rimmed glasses with ice, pour in the agua fresca and serve cold right away.

Allergens: none of the nine major allergens in the ingredients as written.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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