CHEF JOHN'S WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA
This is my all-time favorite summertime drink. When it's hot and humid and you're totally parched, there's nothing as refreshing, as revitalizing, and as restorative as ice-cold watermelon agua fresca. It's one of life's great drinkable pleasures.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Scoop flesh from watermelon half and transfer watermelon to a blender. Add 2 cups cold water. Place a folded towel on blender lid and blend until liquefied, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl to remove fibers. Discard fibers left in strainer. Skim and discard excess foam from juice if desired.
- Place sugar and 1/2 cup water into a saucepan over medium heat and stir until water is hot and sugar has dissolved. Turn off heat and let simple syrup cool to room temperature. Stir simple syrup into watermelon juice to taste.
- Pour drink into a 2-quart pitcher and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes. To serve, fill tall glasses with ice cubes and pour agua fresca drink over ice. Serve with straws.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 6.7 mg, Sugar 39.9 g
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Okongwu Chinenye
o@hotmail.co.ukOverall, I thought this agua fresca recipe was great. It was easy to make, the ingredients were affordable, and the final product was delicious.
Sajid Haider
h88@aol.comThis agua fresca is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also a healthy and delicious drink that's perfect for the whole family.
Margot Wharren
margotwharren86@gmail.comI'm always looking for new agua fresca recipes and this one is definitely a winner. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Sefu Ahmed Gudeta
sefu.a47@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for beginner cooks. It's so easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Hafuz Khan
hafuz-k76@yahoo.comI love the addition of lime juice to this agua fresca. It really brightens up the flavor.
Tidiiey26 Matshete
t@hotmail.comI made this agua fresca for a picnic and it was a perfect addition to our meal. It's so light and refreshing, and it pairs well with grilled foods.
Toontjies
toontjies@gmail.comThis agua fresca is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a healthy and refreshing drink.
Keira Taylor
taylor_k13@hotmail.comI love that this recipe uses fresh watermelon. It really gives the agua fresca a delicious, natural flavor.
kokonut dragula
d@gmail.comThis is the best agua fresca recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Maureen Willms
maureen_willms53@hotmail.co.ukI'm not usually a fan of watermelon, but this agua fresca changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing.
Palden Dawa
dawa.p62@yahoo.comI made this agua fresca for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Hassan Gondal
g_h@hotmail.comThis agua fresca is so refreshing and flavorful! It's perfect for a hot summer day.