Description
We have also been consuming a new favorite in our house, Watermelon Agua Fresca. If you are not familiar with this yummy drink let me explain. “Agua Fresca” means “fresh water”. Add fruit and you have a yummy fruit water. In this case Watermelon!!
Ingredients
- FOR THE DRINK:
- 7 – 8 Cups Watermelon, Cut Up And Seeded
- 1 cup Water
- ½ cups Prepared Simple Syrup
- Chopped Mint Leaves (optional)
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- FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
- 1 cup White Sugar
- 1 cup Water
Preparation
To prepare the Simple Syrup:
In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.
While the simple syrup is cooling… Cut and seed the watermelon. Place watermelon, water and 1/2 cup of the prepard simple syrup in a blender and puree. Puree until everything is mixed together. Pour mixture through a medium strainer into a bowl then pour into a pitcher. Serve over ice, top with chopped mint leaves if you so choose, and enjoy.
