Watermelon-Cucumber Agua Fresca

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• 2.5 cups water , divided
• 1 cup peeled , chopped cucumber
• 0.25 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili-lime seasoning , such as Tajin®
• 1 wedge fresh lime
• ice as needed
• 4 slices watermelon
• 4 slices lime

Instructions

1. 1

   Place watermelon and 1 1/2 cups water in a blender, and process at high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add cucumber, lime juice, and sugar; blend until smooth. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer and using a spatula, press to remove the pulp. Don't skip this step, it's important.

2. 2

   Pour the strained mixture into a large pitcher, add remaining 1 cup water, and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer.

3. 3

   Sprinkle some Tajin® (chili lime seasoning) onto a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the top of the glass, invert the glass, and dip the rim into the seasoning.

4. 4

   Fill the glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with watermelon slices or wedges, and lime slices.