It’s made from fresh fruit, lime, seltzer and just a little sugar.

Watermelon is a summer fruit for a reason. Stir before serving. Watermelon is meant to be had chilled because well; it’s watermelon! You will be happy to hear I’m updating my site and a new site will (fingers crossed) be launching this week!

Add the sugar and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan. Stir in lime and lemon juice. In a large pitcher, combine the tequila, Aperol and watermelon lime agua fresca. Stir in lime and lemon juice. Similarly, on the savory side of things, basil and July go together like blue skies and pool days — together, bliss. This strawberry watermelon agua fresca is the perfect non-alcoholic hot weather treat. Agua fresca means “fresh water” and is the catchall term for a variety of beverages made by combining fruits, grains, seeds, or flowers with sugar and water. In collaboration with Mexico City’s Cerveceria Primus, this agua fresca ale features hibiscus, agave, watermelon and lime for a fresh, vibrant sip. With summer officially here, this beverage is all you need to beat the heat. To make a watermelon version, we whiz chunks of melon with water in a blender and ... Read More
Add the sugar and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan.

Pureed fruit is mixed together with lime juice, herbs, sometimes water (if the fruit is not a watery one like melons), and a little sugar or honey.


Place one-third each of sugar syrup and watermelon in blender; process until smooth. Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca June 15, 2015 Every time I buy watermelon I face the same dilemma: spending less money to buy too much watermelon (a huge seeded one), or spending more money to buy less watermelon (a small seedless one, or cut up in chunks). This watermelon mint lime juice is so refreshing especially ice cold.

Repeat the procedure twice with remaining sugar syrup and watermelon. Method. Watermelon is my fave thing about summer. This agua fresca is made with watermelon, cantaloupe, and a little mint for additional coolness. I don’t suggest serving this lukewarm as I really don’t think the flavors shine through. More cost effective than buying watermelon juice from the shop downtown, and no more work to make it than to drive all the way there. Stir to combine, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. For the Agua Fresca 12 cups cubed and seeded watermelon 2 cups water Juice of 1 lime 1 lime, sliced 4 sprigs fresh mint.

Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat until the sugar is melted, then turn off the heat and let cool. Pour puree into a large pitcher. Repeat the procedure twice with remaining sugar syrup and watermelon. Pour puree into a large pitcher.

I haven’t updated in over a month. Agua Fresca, literally means “fresh water” is a refreshing thirst quencher in summer months. Cover and chill.

Aqua Fresca is Spanish for fresh waters and is traditionally a combination of water, fruit, and sugar.

It feels so weird to be back. It’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo and summertime festivities! Place one-third each of sugar syrup and watermelon in blender; process until smooth.

Meanwhile, freeze 6 highball glasses.

An agua fresca is a minimalist’s drink: With so few components, the quality of the ingredients and the simple twists (a squeeze of lime, a shot of agave nectar) make all the difference. Blend for 2 minutes. Wow. Some other cool drinks that have great fruit …

Whisk before pouring and serving. Serve over ice, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over ice, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Watermelon Agua Fresca – It’s Like Water, But Fresher!