Watermelon-Ginger Agua Fresca |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Why you'll make it: Because it's an all-purpose refresher drink it straight, top with sparkling water, or spike with vodka, gin, or tequila. Ingredients:
10 cups 1-inch pieces peeled watermelon (from about 8-pound watermelon), seeded, divided |
3 cups cold water, divided |
1/3 cup fresh lime juice |
1/4 cup (or more) sugar |
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger juice* (from one 3-ounce piece of ginger) |
ice cubes |
lime wedges |
Directions:
1. Place 2 1/2 cups watermelon and 3/4 cup cold water in blender. Puree until smooth. Pour agua fresca into large pitcher. Repeat 3 more times with remaining watermelon and cold water. Add lime juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and ginger juice to pitcher and stir to blend. Add more sugar by tablespoonfuls, if desired. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep chilled. Stir before serving.
2. Fill glasses with ice cubes; pour agua fresca over. Garnish each glass with lime wedge and serve.
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