This super versatile recipe can be made with many different fruits...cantaloupe, melon, mango, strawberry, pineapple, and even cucumber. It's a fun way to have a healthy "special" drink, if you know what I mean.
I've finally started making conscientious changes in the food I eat (it was one of my new year's resolutions), which entails drinking less wine and beer. Having this drink feels like such a treat on a warm evening!
domestiCate's Agua Fresca
(makes 4 drinks)
1/2 of a small seedless watermelon, cubed
1 cup of water
2 limes, juiced
6-8 mint leaves
pinch of salt
Agave syrup to taste
Blend all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. For a smooth consistency, strain through a fine mesh strainer. Serve over ice.
I skipped the strainer, and it was fine for me. Extra fiber! I also added the Agave before I tasted it, and realized it would have been sweet enough without it.
For some fun variations substitute the water with coconut milk. Or add a splash of soda water at the end.
Fresh, healthy and delicious!
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This looks soo good, Cate! I was wondering, if you wanted to make this drink extra "special", do you think it would be good with vodka or tequila? Saturday night I have a dinner club party and our theme is tapas. This drink sounds like it'd be perfect.
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Catie
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Hi Catie! You will LOVE this for your party, and I think it would be absolutely delicious with vodka, tequila, or even rum. Tequila might be the perfect earthy contrast to that sweet watermelon. Maybe you could leave the salt out of the drink, and rim the glasses? I'm so glad you stopped by! Have a great weekend!
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