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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Mexico's perfect summer drink — blended watermelon strained into a cool, lightly sweet agua fresca with lime and a hint of mint. This hydrates better than almost anything else on a hot day and is infinitely more flavourful than any bottled drink. Takes 10 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups watermelon, cubed, seeds removed
- 2 cups water
- 2 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp sugar, or to taste
- 6 leaves fresh mint (optional)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 4 cups ice
Method
- Blend watermelon in batches until completely smooth.About 3 min
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing to extract maximum juice. Discard pulp.About 3 min
- Stir in water, lime juice, sugar, and salt. Taste and adjust sweetness. Add mint leaves if using. Serve over ice.About 2 min
Tips
- A seedless watermelon saves time; if using seeded, pick out seeds before blending.
- The salt is the secret ingredient — it amplifies the watermelon's sweetness.
- Chill the pitcher in the fridge before serving for the most refreshing result.
Ring the changes
- Add 2 oz vodka or tequila per glass for a watermelon cocktail.
- Add sliced jalapeño while blending for a spicy-sweet agua fresca.
Keeping it
Keeps in the fridge for 2 days. Stir before serving as the pulp settles.
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