Watermelon Agua Fresca
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.
Ingredients
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8 cups cubed seeded watermelon, (about 6 pounds with the rind), divided
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1 cup water, divided
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1/3 cup sugar, divided
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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1 liter (4 cups) club soda, or seltzer water, well chilled
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Lime slices, for garnish
Directions
1.
Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in a blender; puree. Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar. Stir in lime juice. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.
2.
To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition information
Calories 64, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 144 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 30%. Exchanges: Fruit 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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