One of the great things about summer is all the fruit. At the restaurant I work at we always have agua fresca on the menu. I never drink it in the winter but I save it for the summer when it is refreshing and sweet.
My husband is from Mexico and whenever I’m with his family this is always a treat. The spanish translation is ‘fresh water’ and fresh it is. I add a little sugar to my recipe but if your fruit is sweet enough or you’re on a no sugar added diet, then just leave it out. I also like to add a sprig of mint for mine.
TIME: 5 Minutes
Ingredients:
4 cups chopped watermelon
4 cups of water
2 teaspoons of sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
Yields: 6 cups
Place all of your ingredients in your blender and blend well. Some people prefer to strain the pulp out of the juice but I like my pulp, it’s really a matter of preference. Serve well chilled or immediately over ice.
