When M and I visited Mexico a few years ago, we loved getting agua fresca. This translates to "fresh water" and refers to a blend of fresh fruit, water, and sometimes ice. My favorite was agua de sandia, or watermelon water. It is a perfect treat for a hot summer evening! I had forgotten about it for a while, but saw it again in a Whole Foods earlier this summer and decided I had to make it. It turned out really well! It turned out even better the second time I made it, when I added rum (of course).
Agua de Sandia (virgin)
Serves 2
Fill blender with chunks of watermelon (seedless or seeded) up to the 5 cup measure
Add the juice of 1 lime
Add 1/2 cup cold water or rum (do the rum.... trust me)
Pack the rest of the blender with ice (about 2 handfuls)
Blend until there are no more big chunks.
Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Enjoy!
As I sipped it, it separated into the prettiest layers of translucent orange and opaque pink.
Will post a picture soon.
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