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Watermelon Agua Fresca
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 10
This refreshing drink is served by roadside vendors all over Mexico. Not too much fruit, not too much sugar, just a beautiful way to quench your thirst on a summer day. NOTE: Prep time DOES NOT include 4 hour chill time.
Ingredients:
8 cups watermelon (cubed, seeded, and divided)
1 cup water, divided
1/3 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 liter club soda or 1 liter seltzer water, well chilled
lime slice, for garnish
Directions:
1. Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in a blender; puree.
2. Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container.
3. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar.
4. Stir in lime juice.
5. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.
6. To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.
7. MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
By RecipeOfHealth.com