Watermelon Agua Fresca

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Watermelon Agua Fresca
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Agua fresca is a light fruit drink popular throughout Mexico. It's simply made by blending fruit with water, a bit of sugar and a little lime juice. Begin with sweet, juicy melon, or your agua fresca won't have much flavor.

Directions

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Watermelon, ripe, peeled and diced
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 1⁄2 cups Water

Step 1

Blend together the watermelon with 1 1/2 cups of the water, the lime juice and the sugar at high speed until smooth.
 

Step 2

Strain through a medium strainer into a large pitcher or bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 cups Water

Step 3

Stir in the remaining water.

Ingredients

  • Ice Cubes
  • Fresh Mint Sprig

Step 4

Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with a mint sprig, and serve.
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