“New” Agua Fresca

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium watermelon
  • ½ cup sugar or to taste
  • juice of 1-2 limes or lemons or to taste
  • fresh mint leaves (optional)

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and warm water. Rinse any fresh fruit or vegetables before preparing.
  2. Cut rind off the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into pieces that will fit into your food processor or blender.
  3. Place watermelon and sugar in the food processor or blender.  Blend until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Optionally, pour the blended watermelon mixture into a strainer or colander, over a large bowl or pitcher.* Let the liquid drain from the solids. Stir watermelon mixture with a spoon to speed the process.
  5. Squeeze lemon or lime into the bowl or pitcher and adjust to your taste.
  6. Add mint leaves, if using, and refrigerate for at least two hours.
  7. Serve or store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories, 290; Carbohydrate, 75 g; Protein, 5 g; Total Fat, 1 g; Saturated Fat, 0 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 3 g; Total Sugars, 64 g; Sodium, 10 mg; Calcium, 55 mg; Folate, 25 mcg; Iron, 2 mg.

Makes 6 servings, approximately 1 ½ cup each.

*This recipe can also be served as blended watermelon, sugar, and lemon or lime, and not strained for a thicker drink. Add water to thin.

Try this recipe with a variety of different fruits, including cantaloupe, pineapple, and/or cucumber. A variety of citrus and herbs can also be used.

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“New” Agua Fresca

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium watermelon
  • ½ cup sugar or to taste
  • juice of 1-2 limes or lemons or to taste
  • fresh mint leaves (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and warm water. Rinse any fresh fruit or vegetables before preparing.
  2. Cut rind off the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into pieces that will fit into your food processor or blender.
  3. Place watermelon and sugar in the food processor or blender.  Blend until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Optionally, pour the blended watermelon mixture into a strainer or colander, over a large bowl or pitcher.* Let the liquid drain from the solids. Stir watermelon mixture with a spoon to speed the process.
  5. Squeeze lemon or lime into the bowl or pitcher and adjust to your taste.
  6. Add mint leaves, if using, and refrigerate for at least two hours.
  7. Serve or store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories, 290; Carbohydrate, 75 g; Protein, 5 g; Total Fat, 1 g; Saturated Fat, 0 g; Trans Fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 3 g; Total Sugars, 64 g; Sodium, 10 mg; Calcium, 55 mg; Folate, 25 mcg; Iron, 2 mg.

Makes 6 servings, approximately 1 ½ cup each.

*This recipe can also be served as blended watermelon, sugar, and lemon or lime, and not strained for a thicker drink. Add water to thin.

Try this recipe with a variety of different fruits, including cantaloupe, pineapple, and/or cucumber. A variety of citrus and herbs can also be used.

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