Although this drink does not contain any alcohol in it, you can always add vodka or rum of choice to this splendid refreshing light drink.
Agua Fresca is most popular throughout Mexico, with the blending of fruits and water together, plus sugar and lime juice. Perfect for the Memorial weekend around the corner.
Enjoy!
Agua Fresca
makes four servings
4 cups diced, peeled ripe watermelon or cantaloupe
3 cups water
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
Blend together the watermelon or cantaloupe with 1 1/2 cups of the water, the lime juice and the sugar at high speed until smooth. Strain through a medium strainer into a large pitcher or bowl. Stir in the remaining water. Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with a mint sprig, and serve.
Variations:
* Stir an additional cup of finely chopped fruit into the strained blended drink and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.
* For the watermelon version, add 4 hulled strawberries.
* Mango or Pineapple Agua Fresca: substitute mango or pineapple for the melon.
