Aug 12

Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

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Watermelon is refreshing in itself, but pair that with lime & puree it into liquid form and you have the ultimate refreshment – in a glass of agua fresca!
Watermelon Agua Fresca garnished with fresh lime slices

Our local farmers market has been loaded with watermelons lately, and with such an abundance of them – the prices have been really good too.  So, we have been in watermelon heaven!  
 
Now, usually I just cut it up, sprinkle on a little bit of salt – and eat to my hearts content – but this year, I’ve strived add them to various things, like the watermelon feta salad tarts I made not that long ago.  But, I wanted to do a beverage of some sort too.  I stumbled across a recipe inside of Rachael Ray magazine for watermelon agua fresca, and it looked delicious.  I adapted it a little for our tastes by increasing the lime juice that was called for – from 1/3 of a cup to 1/2 of a cup.  I just couldn’t taste the 1/3 of a cup, and I wanted to have a little background of tartness in it.
 
 

Watermelon Agua Fresca garnished with fresh lime slices

 

Watermelon Agua Fresca garnished with fresh lime slices

 
 
The combination of the watermelon with a slight hint of lime is the perfect combination.  Not too sweet, not too tart.  Perfect for sipping on the front porch on a summers night.  
 
 

Watermelon Agua Fresca garnished with fresh lime slices

 

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Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

Ingredients

  • 8 cups seedless watermelon cubes
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 1.5 cups water
  • sliced lime & mint for garnish

Instructions

  • Puree the watermelon in a blender or food processor. Strain with a sieve, and discard the pulp. Stir in the lime juice, honey, & water. Place pieces of sliced lime inside the pitcher. Chill & serve over ice – garnish with mint & additional sliced lime.

 

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posted by Crystal on August 12, 2012 — 2 Comments »