Step 1

Chop half of a large watermelon. If you prefer you can use the entire watermelon too. Remove the seeds while chopping watermelon.

Step 2

Blend all the chopped watermelon cubes, ginger, lemon juice, sugar and water in a blender.

Step 3

Keep a large bowl or pan below a medium mesh strainer.

Step 4

Pour the juice on the strainer.

Step 5

Press the pulp on the strainer with the back of a spoon so that the extra juice also filters through. If you want you can skip this step of straining the juice.

Step 6

Discard the pulp.

Step 7

Pour the agua fresca in glasses and add a few ice cubes if you like.

Step 8

Serve watermelon agua fresca straight away garnished with lemon slices or mint sprigs. You can also enjoy the drink as is without the ice cubes and garnishes.