Tequila Aqua Fresca

Talk about a refreshing and hydrating drink to enjoy by the pool, on the beach or on a boat! Enjoy the Tequila Aqua Fresca as a cocktail with tequila or leave out the alcohol and enjoy as a refreshing Mocktail… a Watermelon Aqua Fresca (I promise you will be satisfied and won’t miss the tequila at all).

This drink is so refreshing with the mint and watermelon. You will want to have this on repeat. The recipe below serves 1 but you can easily make a pitcher (see below).

Plus, you get all the benefits of watermelon:

helps you hydrate
vitamins and nutrients that are good for the body (vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins B1, B5 and B6)
rich in antioxidants lycopene and vitamin C

Tip - keep the base (watermelon puree and lemon juice) on hand in the fridge to make a refreshing drink any time. Your kids will enjoy it too!

Clean, crisp and oh so refreshing - I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

Enjoy!

Elena XOXO

To make a pitcher to serve about 8 - 10, I follow these portions:

large handful of mint leaves
2 cups watermelon puree (about 4 cups chopped watermelon blended)
1.5 cups silver tequila (I prefer Casamigos or Don Julio Blanco)
1/4 cup lemon juice

Muddle mint in a 4 cup measuring cup. Add watermelon puree and lemon juice. Pour into a pitcher, add ice and stir. I like to offer Tequila and Topo Chico* on the side so your guests can make it how they want.

*If you don’t have Topo Chico you can use club soda or sparkling mineral water.