Watermelon Agua Fresca
Serves 6
Time 1 hr 15 min
This light, refreshing drink popularized in Mexico is a terrific thirst quencher on a hot summer day. The trick to making agua fresca (Spanish for "fresh water") is to infuse the water with fruit essence without turning it into a smoothie or a slushy drink.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 6 pounds seedless watermelon, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
- Ice cubes, for serving
Method
In a blender, combine half of the watermelon and 1 cup cold water and blend until smooth.
Pour through a strainer into a pitcher; discard solids.
Repeat with remaining watermelon and 1 cup cold water.
You should have about 8 cups juice.
Stir in lime juice and agave and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serve well-chilled over ice.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 1 cup, 90 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 30g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 28g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 6 pounds seedless watermelon, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
- Ice cubes, for serving