Watermelon Agua Fresca

FloridaNative's Note:

This refreshing drink is served by roadside vendors all over Mexico. Not too much fruit, not too much sugar, just a beautiful way to quench your thirst on a summer day. From 'EatingWell.com' and posted for ZWT5. NOTE: Prep time DOES NOT include 4 hour chill time.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 10.0 1 cup s ...

• 8 cups watermelon (cubed, seeded, and divided)
• 1 cup water, divided
• 1/3 cup sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 liter club soda or 1 liter seltzer water, well chilled
• lime slice, for garnish

Directions:

1. Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in a blender; puree.
2. Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container.
3. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar.
4. Stir in lime juice.
5. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.
6. To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.
7. MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Reviews

[TexasKelly]

I made this over the weekend which was particularly hot. It was VERY refreshing, and perfectly sweet & tart from the lime. I acidentally purchased a yellow watermelon- I didn't know such a thing existed, but the taste was the same as a regular watermelon and the drink came out great. Thanks so much for posting.

[acerast]

My family really enjoyed this. And as you may be able to tell from the photo - they enjoyed the pulp and requested that I not strain it. Since it is May when we're trying this the melons are not like the sweet ones from later in the summer so we might add a bit more sugar depending on the sweetness of the fruit. Thanks for a refreshing summer drink FloridaNative. Made for Ali Baba's Babes for ZWT5.

[daisygrl64]

Refreshing and I'm sure it would kill a thirst in hot days. I found it bitter/sour like it needed more sugar. Made for Team Cooks With Dirty Faces" for ZWT5