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WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA
Description Ingredients Method
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.
Serves 6
6 pounds seedless watermelon, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey Ice cubes for serving
In a blender, combine half of the wa- termelon 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.
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