Mexican - Agua Fresca

Agua fresca's are Mexican fruit beverages. I love Agua Fresca's and these ones sound wonderful to me. these recipes are from Whats4eats. These refreshing beverages are typically served from large barrel-shaped glass containers. The lime juice adds a lovely tartness to the drink making it more refreshing. Some of the more traditional varieties are watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberry. I have given 6 fruit options, choose the fruit you like and enjoy!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 2 1/2 quarts

Ingredients

• 3  cups strawberries, chopped coarsely (strawberry fresca)
• 3  cups melon, honey, chopped coarsely (honey melon fresca)
• 3  cups cantaloupes, chopped coarsely (cantaloupe fresca)
• 3  cups papayas, chopped coarsely (papaya fresca)
• 3  cups watermelon, chopped coarsely (watermelon fresca)
• 3  cups cucumbers, peeled, seeded (cucumber fresca)
• 6 -8  cups water
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 cup sugar, white
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice (optional)

Directions

1. Add the fruit and 2-3 cups of the water to a blender and puree until smooth.
2. Strain through a sieve into a large pitcher.
3. Add the rest of water, 1/2 cup of sugar and the lime juice.
4. Stir well and add more water and sugar if needed.
5. Serve well chilled.