Watermelon Agua Fresca - Refreshing Summer Watermelon Drink

[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/233795/Chef-Johns-Watermelon-Agua-Fresca/

[@badder27com]

Your a funny guy came for refreshment left wit a smile

[@giantkiwi2.052]

I did it with half watermelon one pomegranate a lemon and some orange juice powder stuff and tiny bit of sugar.. Mum said it was best drink he has ever had

[@skeletordanzig4999]

@@giantkiwi2.052 your mum's a he?

[@willyb933]

I tried it with two cups of Vodka and it was very memorable but I can't remember why.

[@TheDrunkCook111]

willyb933 thanks for the idea, im gonna try this lol

[@ItIsMeTime123]

Incase ya didn't know, it's a joke from CesCooking (Sandra Lee) where she says to pour ~2 shots of vodka and DUMPS LOKE 1/4 OF THE FUCKING BOTTLE HOLYJESUS

[@tronixfix]

Sounds familiar

[@ginafriend1690]

😅

[@ermonski]

@Ian McNally break it down Camacho

[@amaduli]

In mexico we'd drink Agua Fresca with every single meal in the summer. Melon, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple, Guava, Guanabana. The distinctive thing I noticed was that it was never very sweet. I don't think they ever added sugar. It quenches thirst much more effectively if it's not very sweet.

[@amaduli]

+asdf It's been a while, but i only recall really needing to strain Pineapple (super awful fibers) and Tamarind (pretty rough pulp)

[@ayyylmao101]

Whoaaaaaa! YOU CAN MAKE IT OUT OF TAMARIND?! I only know how to make chutney. My parents tell me that in Pakistan, they would take ripe Tamarinds from the trees and open them and suck them, because Pakistani ones are sour but very nice.

[@ayyylmao101]

(Meanwhile, in Canada)

[@omarvela3302]

I never add sugar and it tastes pretty good tho.

[@josetato]

+Shawn Curtis ohhh Tamarindo is my favorite. Fuck...I'm homesick now

[@TimothyReeves]

wow, platinum straw in 2013...Chef John is ahead of his time! He's the Captain Fantastic of not discarding plastic!

[@lovewillwinnn]

Lol. That was a brilliant rhyme 😂

[@videoxxrecon237]

"couple cups of Vodka" chef John keeping it real since 2013

[@ChrististKing]

"2 shots of vodka.. - glug glug glug -"

[@AllenBrosowsky]

I've been enjoying this for several years now and found a very good use for the leftover pulp. I mix it with a little simple syrup (I suppose just sugar might work) and froze it in popsicle moulds. The kids love them.

[@truenorth2977]

Hey! That's a great idea! Thank you-

[@shanksleroux4494]

Tip: cut watermelon into cubes and freeze it as replacement for ice cubes because it won't melt into water and ruin the drink and the taste won't effect it

[@h0110w]

this is a good tip. thx!

[@legitname6687]

Watermelons are mostly water so I don't think that would work

[@laxjoh]

Legit Name Yeah but if you use watermelon cubes it won't dilute the drink with bland water as when you use ice cubes.

[@notmyuseristolethis]

Or just freeze some watermelon juice. Whole fruit might get soggy and tear apart.

[@nicolasfredette8564]

Shanks LeRoux My head just exploded...

[@s0phisticate]

After watching this video, I've made this three time already! My whole family loves this, and I cannot get enough. I even use the white parts that aren't as sweet, and add a little extra simple syrup. I also tried using just sugar instead of simple syrup, but the sweetness tasted kind of fake, whereas the syrup enhanced the sweetness of the watermelon. I'm going to try this with mint leaves tomorrow, thank you for this video :)

[@stacym735]

I LOVE doing this with watermelon, with very little sugar. It's fantastic just as it is. To fancy it up, I make a summer punch that blows everyone's socks off. It starts with the same pureed watermelon, only without the water. Fresh mint and strips of lime zest are infused in the simple syrup, and the juice from the peeled lime is added -- that mixture can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge. Then it's finished with club soda before serving. I leave it up to guests to spike it if they choose to, but I think it ruins it.

[@Amethyst2042]

where's the cayenne

[@Greeb750]

Nice fam

[@vadont]

i didn't realise he didn't use any lol

[@Brynjar1]

LMAO

[@never-one]

He edited the scene out.

[@TinySecretDoodles]

Cayenne on watermelon is actually awesome. Missed opportunity.

[@LordTwaddle]

I'd skip the sugar myself and just add a little lime

[@chrismc410]

I'm with you. I'd use honey and water but i think if you choose the right melon there would be no need

[@carlmannhard8051]

I'm with you

[@kaminarichan5039]

You need the sugar or else it won’t taste good

[@Limerick502]

YES! I use lime or mint.

[@chicagodaddy1]

Or Salt

[@mrsub4subb]

That colour is SO GORGEOUS :)

[@mackeyboiii1257]

This was such a lifesaver last summer. Honeydew agua fresca was also incredible. Thanks Chef John!

[@stuyguy6691]

"Simple syrup.... that sounds complicated." I'm dying. Hilarious. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@pixymae]

This stuff is great to mix with lemonade

[@adoozer766]

Luke, I was aroused by the video, you just gave me wood!

[@serpentcode666]

I grew up drinking all kinds of agua frescas,Strawberry,Rice (orchata),Watermelon,cantaloupe etc....this video takes me back

[@ladya1953]

My daddy loved his watermelon ice-cold and sprinkled with salt! Wonder how this would be served in a salt-rimmed glass?

[@harpodjangorose9696]

Add lime and tequila. A perfect watermelon margarita.

[@valtinapaz]

Tastes great with a lemon tajin rimmed glass 👍

[@UrGoing2GetHopOns]

I can't eat watermelon without salt but I need mine too be room temp or a little warmer. My teeth are toooo sensitive for ice cold melons 😖

[@paulnels108]

salt salt is a must have for watermelon...

[@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917]

@@paulnels108 agree

[@nt7519]

I've only just found this video and I love this guys voice and diction. As refreshing as the watermelon!

[@nlnooonln]

you make everything sound amazing the way you speak

[@mehnazmuhit1745]

I know right?

[@ormand3000]

Thank you John. I bought a bad watermelon (bad texture) from Walmart and was going to throw it away but then I remembered your recipe. This is an excellent case use for spoiled or poor quality fruits 🍉👍

[@CassandraSumner]

I do the same.

[@donbasuradenuevo]

99 people without platinum straws disliked this.

[@Honu_19]

111 now...

[@Robert-sm3vq]

124 now.

[@maromorostar6621]

Ikr

[@JesseCohen]

144, and they aren't platinum per se. Those are the steel straws places like Starbucks sold until some over caffeinated consumer stabbed the inside of their face, and they were recalled. Because "for the children", I think. In reality, the aforementioned children had likely discovered they made excellent blowgun barrels, and shortsighted parents complained... #parentsjustdontunderstand

[@bountyhunter7528]

donbasuradenuevo my penis is Platinum

[@kittyvalium6517]

This great with a bit f squeezed lime and some codiene.

[@PokemonDiamondUS]

Watermelon sizzurp fresca.

[@ayyylmao101]

UHHHHHHH LAY OFF THE CODEINE PLEASE 😓

[@rainbowcanoe17]

chocolate codiene no doubt

[@mjstecyk]

dj screw would be proud

[@ReizokoRyu]

Drug addict

[@ch3rryp3psi]

"that's fine.. i guess" chef john your sassiness is what i live for

[@klimber10001]

Lol...

[@JoachimVampire]

i found your channel a few days ago. but to be honest, at this point i just like your videos the second i find them. the quality, the puns, the directions, the recipes... everything is great!!!

[@hirakmondal6174]

i have watched all your videos mate...can i have your platinum straw now?

[@johnchase4408]

👍

[@anirjeetbagchi7183]

Nope ...

[@connersadreamer38]

Are you felching?

[@johnchase4408]

@@connersadreamer38 Do felchers use platinum straws?

[@unidielts]

@Krishna Daruka Gandhi wouldn't appreciate what you said.

[@rainbowcanoe17]

i made this today!! with my own variation... after i strained the watermelon i added the symple syrup and i kept it in its own container. then i pour some sparkling water in a glass with some ice and mint and add some watermelon! its so delicious

[@IKhanNot]

What If I used carbonated water in place of the plain water so I can make this sort of fizzy?

[@bobosynth6327]

Quit playin' dumb, you know it would be absolutely awesome...

[@JamesDZH]

you blend the carbonated water you will lose all the bubbles inside

[@lucaslucas9950]

JamesWen91 you could blend the watermelons itself then mix it with the carbonated water

[@darklord2626]

OR you could do it this way and at the end to like 2/3 juice and 1/3 carbinated water. it would make it fizzy and it would also taste like the watermelon juice :p

[@MrMZaccone]

Or you could make it like in the video and then carbonate it with a 2 liter bottle and a little dry ice.

[@jcs1025]

I used to work in Brownsville, TX near the border. One of the stands that set up daily sold many flavors of these....delicious.

[@frovlog]

This is a very tasty and refreshing drink (I've made it several times)!! I added fresh lemon juice and it tasted even more refreshing! Thank you!

[@Lola839]

Holy crap CJ - This is amazingly good. My children are drinking it with joy right now.

[@kuruptzZz]

oh wow, thanks! I ran into this just when I was thinking about the giant half watermelon remaining in my fridge...I'm getting thirsty just looking at this awesomeness

[@skittlesboy217]

I make my watermelon water with a splash... or a lot of vodka or tequila, and I'm mexican and I live in México and we leave all the fiber parts that gives it a lot of texture and body. I enjoyed this video, love this channel! :)

[@stepchildofsoul]

"You are the Dr. Fink of your watermelon drink!" "You are the Melissa Etheridge of your summer beverage!"

[@timhopper389]

Wish I had seen this video YESTERDAY!!!!! I had a watermelon that was very sweet but pulpy not firm. Just couldnt deal with that so I trashed it. Now I know how to deal with that almost perfect melon. Thanks Chef John!!!

[@zazudmaris8863]

And seven years later this is now relevant in my life. (Migrated to a hotter part of the country now)

[@rea5690]

I just made this! Oh wow! So much more than just flavored water. So delicious!!!!! 😁

[@AngelaJonesBeauty]

"You are the hefe to your aqua fresca". Lol!

[@714milky]

*jefe ;)

[@zeppelin2412]

Jefe sweetheart

[@immalou3050]

The way this guy talks makes the video so much better

[@Hypatia4242]

"couple cups of vodka" ...wow, that would liven up the office picnic.

[@lifetodamax]

I have your profile pic on my Wall. Weird.

[@jamelsgoodfoodgang4566]

Thats so funny. You with the ladle, the pouring it in. I was thinking the same thing at the same time. So funny. Absolutely love your channel chef!

[@tinatitan8737]

You have a nice soothing voice. I tried the drink and it was amazing. You got a sub from me.

[@SmokyMountainVolsFan]

Great recipe! Making simple syrup (shaking/stirring) without heat improves taste and texture of the beverage if you wanna take it a step further. Might even freeze some for watermelon “whisky” cubes Thanks!

[@MM-ob8ti]

Dam, makes me want to go out and get a watermelon to make this agua fresca.

[@sub4you282]

I Mexican food truck made watermelon water with a couple of cucumber slices in it and it taste so good. The cucumbers make the drink even more refreshing.

[@steveabitante8220]

"REFRESHING" IS THE WORD OF THE SUMMER BEAT THE HEAT!

[@MrTobi013]

It's so simple and delicious looking! I need this right now and am totally going to make this!

[@josephorossi]

i would skip the sugar and skip the water and just drink it straight. this is still probably 🔥 tho

[@valenciacarlin2357]

Thank you for posting this recipe. My grandma used to make this drink all the time but kept her recipe secret.

[@moog500]

Nobody: Saudi blender: 1:37

[@Q974]

😂😂😂😂

[@matthewhernandez3174]

😂🤣💀

[@zcdel9192]

Large Fried Raviolo LOL

[@lifetodamax]

Allahu blendar

[@lauraflynn6062]

I made this but added a little bit of roses sweetened lime juice instead of sugar. It was delicious and most refreshing!

[@HappyCat3096]

I've seen this done with cantaloupe. I imagine honeydew would also be excellent.

[@annabelles1622]

…Strawberry, mango, pineapple.

[@maitreyamittal2774]

I add a few leaves of mint and a pinch of pink salt. It tastes great.

[@arucardhelsing6551]

This made me so thirsty watching this being poured.

[@bolobalaman]

I try one at Church of the Collective gatherings , love it !!

[@leyley1970]

Hi Chef when I make it I use the whole melon.. then I freeze half of it in ice cube trays. use the the cubes in the drink..

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

POWERFUL " WATER MELONS LIME JUICE 💜🍋●BROWN FAMILY. Daphne Cotton.

[@DoggMasterH]

Watermelon agua fresca with lime juice and wodka sounds just like the perfect summer time drink to me^^

[@korgusborkin4646]

They drink soda and end up dead. BUT I'VE GOT A WATERMELON INSTEAD!

[@joannecarter3732]

💀😭 , WATERMALON !

[@orionbassmaster666]

WHAAATAMELOOON!!

[@Fatimaomar247]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@talonviperchef4048]

Is it bad if I know I get it?

[@hotscope6437]

They drink orange juice for their taste buds... BUT I GOT WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA IN MY WATERMELON COFFE MUG

[@alexxis143]

I just made this and its so delicious! Straining it makes such a difference, very smooth. It's chilling now, can't wait for my family to try! Oh & i did not need to add additional sugar it was sweet enough just like that;) thank you for this vid!

[@armandopina739]

I also like it with cucumber and key lime juice

[@samuelellis1316]

mmmm

[@armandopina739]

+Samuel Ellis :-d

[@venomf0]

Armando Piña what is key lime juice

[@merrygirl111]

El Pingu Key limes are small, super tart limes popular in Florida. Great for key lime pies & other yummy stuff. I get them seasonally here in Texas.

[@venomf0]

@@merrygirl111 lol and I live in Miami I shoulda known

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

I've always been opposed to the notion of watermelon juice... but this sounds lighter, and suddenly, I'm craving it!

[@ShifT818]

you can do this with any Melon. I prefer cantaloupe

[@dannitycane25]

Sounds good

[@queenSummerKeli]

Yes!! I love it with cantelope!

[@sharonzamarka3503]

oh Hell yeah!! I've been searching for a watermelon drink......yum!!

[@miapdx503]

Just in time for summer! I'm so happy. 😏 Just a sprig of mint!

[@cole1]

This channel picks the most amazing recipes. Wonderful taste!

[@CandisSarwan]

You can make some ice cubes with the watermelon mixture to keep your drink from getting watery.

[@mrs.w5539]

I just made this and it was delicious. Thank you Chef John

[@almahdi2016]

Am I the only one watching this in Ramadan ?

[@syedmohammadaanasfarukh890]

I watch this every ramadan looool

[@michaelagampe7685]

Can't await summer!!! 😋😋😋😋🍹🍹🍹🍹🍹🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉

[@1cbjack840]

Can you use other melons for this drink, like cantelope or honeydew?

[@mcjunieb]

I have put over ripe cantelope in the blender with orange juice and it's soooooo good. Nice frothy texture.....almost creamy. And it wasn't nearly as pulpy as you might imagine.

[@RebeccaBSong]

Yep, in fact there are versions of agua frescas with cantalope or honeydew in Mexico and Central America. They are made the exact same way, but you'd have to adjust the sugar/simple syrup to taste as those two fruits can differ widely in terms of sweetness. Enjoy!

[@EsmeDeLeon100]

Yes you can use whatever kind of fruit you like! Pineapple, apples, orange, lime/lemon, you can even use cucumber. I grew up drinking Aguas frescas.

[@alexcasas7484]

Yes thats the most popular favor

[@Carol-D.1324]

Watermelon Vodka added was UH-MAZING. 🍉🍹

[@wakrusgumbo]

When life gives you melons. Make melonade!

[@ZIALANDER63]

This is sold at our local swapmeet as well as cantelope juice wirh chunks of original fruit. Some Mexican restaurants in town are starting to offer it now. Hope it catches on as its my favorite drink now

[@mapleleafedge]

>simple serrp!

[@junkyardsanta8814]

@Da Co Georgia?

[@mathaibunny2476]

Junkyard Santa that was my first guess lol

[@imyourhuckleberry8961]

Da Co Are we still playing this game? If so, Kentucky is my guess.

[@maxcreating6329]

I love how these videos are reaching the mainstream audience~

[@WeAreMovieMakers]

Simple surp.

[@brian5606]

If you'll make ice cubes of the same mixture as you put in the ice box the watermelon ice won't water down the fresh watermelon drink you just made, making your fresh drink taste the same to the very bottom of the glass or container your using to drink out of.

[@abstractlycalculated]

Smart

[@Mario-sx2lm]

Tiene buen acento en español c: , ha pensado en hacer tacos de canasta ? Son la exaltación del infarto al miocardio ... hechos comida.

[@fdc2023]

Love your videos mate. So talented. ✅✅✅

[@hammersfund7373]

You can do this with almost any fruit! Including mango, papaya, cantaloupe. Also, you can avoid adding the sugar and reduce it in a saucepan. It should intensify the flavor without adding sugar, as well as thickening it.

[@rebeccabarberena1547]

In Nicaragua we add just a little salt too. I make this with cantaloupe and I love it. :)

[@jordcoleman93]

On a hot day you use the pool, BUT I GOT WATERMELON TO KEEP ME COOL.

[@Dmt4030]

This channel saved my favorite restaurant, thanks Chef John

[@BestLittleStudio]

I seem to have missed the part where you added the booze? Where is the booze?

[@MRdexterhenry]

for 1 liter add 1 to 3 shots of vodka

[@ayyylmao101]

+deoxtor And Russian people

[@Robert-sm3vq]

+TWDAVIDX That is an alchoholic drink.

[@prestopasta_]

Man this guy makes me laugh. Love ya Bob

[@TheLKStar]

This proved to me that americans really eat a lot of sugar. This is an extremely common drink in my country, but we don't use any sugar at all and it's very sweet.

[@TheMISTERLEGACYX]

I doubt it doesn't use any sugar

[@TheLKStar]

yourstripperadam I made it myself a few times. Fruits have enough sugar naturally.

[@laceboner7365]

Maybe so in the south near Mexico, but here near Canada the fruits here aren't as fresh and sweet.

[@anthonyperez1698]

Beenyx true that i live in chicago . but if it aibt sweet enough then it aint sweet enough

[@OscarGoldman77]

Yep Americans eat a lot of sugar, Mexicans eat a lot of beans, Irish eat a lot of potatoes, English eat lots o bangers and mash, Asians eat a lot of rice, Indians eat a lot of curry, French eat a lot pastries, what's your fucking point?

[@missanthropist5806]

purest thing I have on my search history

[@Vincentiuz]

I made this the other day, although it tasted good bit it left one hell of a mess

[@Tj45677]

Lamar E I cant even imagine

[@SaltySirenFloriduh]

Agua de sandia and agua de pepino are my fave summertime drinks 🍹😻

[@simonelewis8276]

On behalf of all black people, I approve this video.

[@vinayakkumar4564]

Wow, thanks for making me hungry, and now thirsty.

[@snowy2817]

I know what youre thinking Simple Syrup Sounds complicated!! LMAO DEAD

[@aemu]

I made this and added mint too. It's the quenchiest!

[@addiforras]

I like your voice. It's a nice voice. Nice man.

[@Linda-oi4pj]

Very phone voice very patronizing

[@razamirza116]

i jus made this i didnt have a strainer i used a Coffee paper thing to get rid of the pulp its freaking amazing and its better if u use fruit juice it taste so much better

[@Rob-ru4wp]

Cook rose syrup + water instead of sugar water. It will add a beautiful pink color/smell and everyone at the party agreed that I evolved the original recipe into crack.

[@jesusthroughmary]

Equal parts syrup and water?

[@Rob-ru4wp]

jesusthroughmary Yep! Cook till they become one.

[@Bruh-pb5os]

Rob I love cock

[@AvocatDude]

Love it. Add a shot of vodka and squeeze of lime wedge to make a refreshing cocktail.

[@chicagodaddy1]

I guess we don’t have to ask if he has any “grey poupon”.

[@AntyTiff]

Thank you for keeping this short and simple. (No pun intended.) Can’t wait to try it. (I hope my silicone straw will do.)

[@falcon262]

A couple CUPS of vodka, lmao!

[@kingfedrick4698]

My good sir, can you spare some grey poupon?

[@anggonz9503]

Lol 😂 “you are the jefe of your Agua Fresca” love it 😁