Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Watermelon Agua Fresca

This refreshing drink is popular in Mexico and is perfect to quench your summer thirst. "Aguas" in Spanish means "water" and "Frescas" meaning "Fresh".

Ingredients:
  • Approx 4-5 cups of watermelon (seeded and cubed)
  • 1-2 cups of water, as required
  • sugar/honey/agave nectar to taste
  • 2-3 tbsp of fresh lemon juice (I used the juice of one large lemon since I love the taste)
  • few mint leaves for garnish
  • crushed ice to serve
Method:
  • Pulse watermelon using little water in batches.
  • Add water - you may adjust water content to make it thick or thin in consistency as per your taste. Also adding ice cubes tends to water it more later when it melts.
  • Filter this using a sieve. Add the rest of the ingredients according to taste.
  • Serve chilled. Using sweet watermelons makes it possible to add less sugar and enjoy natural goodness more. 

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