Agua Fresca

Submitted by Bev I Am

"This thirst-quenching beverage, Spanish for fresh water, is a wonderful addition to any informal country inn menu. From Casual Cusines of the World."

 

• Ready In: 2mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups peeled seeded and diced ripe fruit, such as melon,pineapple,mango and/or papaya
• 2 1⁄2 cups water, preferably filtered
• 3 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)

directions

1. In a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the fruit, water and sugar.
2. Process on high speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
3. Pass through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
4. Chill thoroughly before serving.

Reviews

[Charishma_Ramchandani]

This is a great thirst quencher! I made it y'day evening and it was in the refrigerator right from 7pm yday till this afternoon(1:30pm). We had 6 people come over, and in the summer heat that we have in plenty here, this cooler was just wonderful! They loved it and kept asking for more:) I did add a little more sugar than what the recipe calls for, say about 2-3 tbsps. more. This is a great drink to have at this time of the year, THANKS for sharing it:)

 

[Tammy Ricks]

This is so refreshing and a good way to get the benefits of fruit. I'm not a big drinker of plain water, but this recipe helps me get plenty of fluids. It's really good with strawberries and limes also. Good any time of the year.

 

[MarraMamba]

I used mango with this, had a glass while reading Spice Necklace about cruising the caribbean :)

 

[Stephanie Y.]

I used a very ripe cantaloupe, 2 cups water, and 1/4 cup sugar. It was a perfect use for my melon and I could'nt keep myself from pouring glass after glass. Thanks Bev.

 

[Missy Wombat]

Made a pineapple version of this. Tastes great!