Agua Fresca is one of those things that I consider a nice little luxury. Its pretty much just water mixed with fresh fruit and it is downright amazing. Growing up in Arizona, my friends and I would hop in the car and venture to Mexico every once in a while and while we were there we would have a refreshing Agua Fresca while laying on the beach… that might be one of the best summer memories ever.
This past weekend it was about 85 degrees here in Los Angeles so I whipped up a quick batch of Watermelon Agua Fresca with a touch of home-grown mint for me and my boyfriend. It was a perfect weekend treat. You can make Agua Fresca with really any kind of fruit… Strawberry, Raspberry, Cantaloupe, Honeydew etc… but trust me… you have to make it… its perfection in a cup!
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Watermelon and Mint Agua Fresca
Ingredients:
4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
6 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Splash of Sparking Water
Mint, Chopped for garnish
Lime slices, for garnish
Directions:
Combine half of the watermelon, half of the water and half of the sugar in a large food processor and pulse until liquid. Transfer mixture to a strainer and strain the mixture into a large container and disregard anything that won’t strain. Repeat process with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar. Once the entire mixture has been strained, ad the lime juice and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
When ready to serve, add a lime wedge if desired and just a splash of Sparkling water.
I am all about relaxing by the pool or ocean with a fabulous drink in hand! What are you guys fav summer drink recipes?!
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I have never had agua fresca, but it sounds amazing!
omg Jessica I have a feeling that you would LOVE Agua Fresca!!!!
What a refreshing summer drink! xo
I know right!! I am going to make it for our next picnic lunch!
This sounds wonderfully refreshing and flavorful. Neighbors coming over for dessert tonight – this would be a perfect compliment! I can always count on you when I have run out of ideas!
What a fun drink for summer!
I’m a sucker for refreshing summer drinks! I love the pretty pink hue.
Mmm… This looks like a wonderful way to cool down on those hot summer nights. Beautiful drink, Gaby!
Mmm, this might even beat out lemonade for a hot summer day! Can’t wait to try it for our BBQ this weekend!
It pretty much is better than lemonade!!!! I couldn’t even believe it myself at first… but now I am hooked!
this looks so delish!
any left? i want some:)
omg Susan there is a whole barrel left over!!! I’ll make it for you next picnic!
This is the perfect way to cool down during the summer. And what I love most about agua frescas is that you can flavor them with what ever fruit you have on hand. Yours looks perfect.
Sounds very refreshing!
I will take you up on that! xx
That watermelon drink looks so wonderfully refreshing for warm summer days!
It seems as though it needs some vodka!
Wow, great job here. Awesome picture too! You should really consider submitting this to Recipe4Living’s Summertime Sipper Contest! It looks delicious!
I can’t get over the precious pink color! Just lovely.
This sounds yummy! I will have to try it soon.
Where’s the mint?
This sounds good will try this week-end
My favourite summer drink is a raw mango one, sweet, tangy and a little spiced up. The other one is a mint sherbet…. oooo… have to make it this weekend and do a post on it
omg that looks absolutely amazing!!!!!
This looks so lovely. Delicate and so yummy. I love the way you used with watermelons. Definitely the way I’d go too. Cheers!
Hmmm I wonder how this would taste without the sugar????
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