Cold Drinks & Helados

Agua de Sandía in Los Angeles

Look for glowing pink glass vitroleros ladling light, melon-sweet watermelon water garnished with fresh diced fruit over crushed ice at Imperial Night Market in Downtown LA on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, when a vendor is serving it. Free entry.

2300 E 15th St, Downtown LA · Free entry
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CATEGORY
Cold Drinks & Helados
PREPARATION
Fresh watermelon flesh is blended with water, strained lightly, and sweetened.
MARKET
Imperial Night Market, Downtown LA
HERITAGE

The origins of Agua de Sandía

Watermelon was introduced to the Americas following Spanish contact.

To prepare agua de sandía, ripe watermelon pulp is pureed with water and a touch of cane sugar.

Luminous pastel pink colorDelicate natural melon sweetnessLight and exceptionally hydrating

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Frequently asked questions

Is agua de sandía made with milk or water?

Agua de sandía is strictly water-based.

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