Ingredients
- 1.5 kg seedless watermelon, cubed
- 80 ml Québec maple syrup
- 60 ml fresh lime juice
- 250 ml cold water
- ice
- pinch of fine salt
Method
- Blend the watermelon, maple syrup, lime juice, salt, and water until smooth.
- Strain only if a finer texture is preferred.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Stir and serve over ice.
Conversion and rationale
Original sweetener (classic version): 100 g granulated sugar
Conversion used: Replace 100 g sugar with 80 ml maple syrup; reduce added water by about 80 ml, though very ripe watermelon may require no further dilution.
Why Quebec maple syrup: A small amount of maple amplifies ripe watermelon without making the drink heavy. Lime and salt keep the traditional agua fresca balance bright and clean.
General rule: 1 cup (250 ml) sugar ≈ 3/4 cup (180 ml) maple syrup; reduce liquids by 45–60 ml per cup of syrup and lower oven by 15 °C. Substitution calculator →