WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA
- 1 very ripe, red seedless watermelon, about 12 pounds
- Juice of 4 limes
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup crushed fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
- 4 cups sparkling water
- 3 limes, thinly sliced
- 2 quarts ice cubes
Cut the watermelon in half and, using a metal spoon, scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Working in batches, puree the watermelon in a blender or food processor. Transfer the batches to another large bowl.
Add the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves to the puree, and stir to dissolve the sugar and combine the ingredients. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
Pour the watermelon mixture through a medium-mesh sieve into a large, clear glass jar. Add the sparkling water, lime slices and ice. Ladle or pour into glasses, and garnish each glass with a mint sprig.
Makes 8 servings.
Watermelon in a drinkable form!! I honestly am going to try to make this (and that is definitely a rarity for me!). Thanks
Oh that looks so good! Yum!I responded to your comment on my last post in the comments on my blog b/c I couldn't email you back. Thanks for the article by the way. What an amazing kid!
Oh that looks so good! Yum!I responded to your comment on my last post in the comments on my blog b/c I couldn't email you back. Thanks for the article by the way. What an amazing kid!
Your second watermelon recipe in week….what are you, from Luling?!Not that I am complaining, mind you. No such thing as too much watermelon.
It's Watermelonpalooza in August! Next month, I'll treat you to my favorite liver recipes.
We had an aqua fresca stand in my old home town and I used to just ADORE it.I'm totally trying this recipe this weekend.
I just had what I am pretty sure is this a few weeks ago when traveling…it was like drinking Watermelon….I am totally trying this….
This looks delish, thanks! I'm adding gin to mine.
This looks delish, thanks! I'm adding gin to mine.