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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Nothing to me is better on a hot summer day than a slice of ice cold watermelon, that is until I had a taste of this drink. And you won’t believe how simple this agua fresca it is to make. Three ingredients, a quick spin in the blender and it’s done. If your using in-season sweet watermelons, there isn’t even a reason to add a sweetener. If your watermelon isn’t that sweet though, add a little honey. I also love this recipe because you can make enough for the whole family and add a few shots of vodka for the grown-ups, if you like.
Agua Fresca is a simple Mexican beverage made out of fruit. Agua Fresca literally means water refreshment, or fruit water. Throughout Mexico, they make several agua frescas with different fruits, however this watermelon version is my favorite.
Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe
Ingredients
4 cups chilled, chopped and seeded watermelon (I use seedless watermelon to make things easier)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon or more honey, optional (if your watermelon isn’t sweet enough)
ice
Method
1. Add chopped watermelon, 1 cup water and lime juice to blender. Blend on high until smooth. Strain through a mesh colander, if desired.
2. Chill and serve over ice.
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[...] -The Family Kitchen’s Watermelon Agua Fresca (Fruit Water) (They also have a Watermelon Sorbet recipe that looks tasty. It just takes more work to prepare.) [...]
Watermelon Memories (And Recipes) | Mom In The City commented on Jun 07 11 at 11:22 am[...] -The Family Kitchen’s Watermelon Agua Fresca (Fruit Water) (They also have a Watermelon Sorbet recipe that looks tasty. It just takes more work to prepare.) [...]
Watermelon Memories (And Recipes) commented on Jun 30 11 at 12:12 am[...] Agave nectar (optional) Directions Add the watermelon, strawberries, lemon juice, and salt in a blender and blend until desired consistency. Add the agave nectar to sweeten if preferred. This drink is not only light and refreshing, it is packed full of Vitamin C from the watermelon, strawberry, and lemon juice. What is your favorite summer drink? Share in the comments below or on Facebook. Image Credit: (The Family Kitchen/Babble) [...]
Watermelon Agua Fresca | Entwined Community Blog commented on Jul 07 11 at 12:25 pmKristina commented on May 27 11 at 10:33 amThis sounds divine. As my daughter would say: Me want NOW!
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