Serves 6
This light, refreshing drink popularized in Mexico is a terrific thirst quencher on a hot summer day. The trick with making agua fresca (Spanish for "fresh water") is to infuse the water with fruit essence without turning it into a smoothie or slushy drink. Feel free to experiment with other flavors such as strawberry, mango, cantaloupe and honeydew.
Ingredients
6 to 8 pounds seedless watermelon, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cold water, divided
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey (more or less to taste)
Ice cubes
Lime slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Method
Cut the watermelon flesh from the rind. In a blender, process half the watermelon pieces with 1 cup of water until smooth. Pour through a strainer into a pitcher. Repeat the process with the remaining melon and water. You should end up with about 8 cups of juice. Stir in the lime juice and agave. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime slices and mint.
Nutrition
Per Serving (614g-wt.): 160 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 4g dietary fiber, 2g protein, 54g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium
Tags: Make Ahead, No Cook, Entertaining, Family Friendly, Central/South American, Mexican, Fat Free, Raw, Dairy Free, Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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