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Agua Fresca Four Ways By Naz Deravian recipe:
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
FOR MELON OR PINEAPPLE AGUA FRESCA
3 to 5pounds seedless watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew or pineapple, rind removed, seeds scooped from melons
2tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more as needed
1tablespoon lime juice, plus more as needed
Mint leaves (optional), for garnishing
FOR STRAWBERRY AGUA FRESCA
1pound strawberries, hulled
ÂĽcup granulated sugar, plus more as needed
1tablespoon lime juice, plus more as needed
Mint leaves (optional), for garnishing
FOR CUCUMBER AGUA FRESCA
2large (1½ pounds) cucumbers, peeled and seeded
½cup granulated sugar, plus more as needed
â…“cup lime juice, plus more as needed
Mint leaves (optional), for garnishing
FOR MANGO AGUA FRESCA
3ripe mangoes (any variety), peeled
1tablespoon granulated sugar, plus more as needed
Lime juice (optional), to taste
Mint leaves (optional), for garnishing
PREPARATION
Step 1
If you’d like to garnish your agua fresca with fruit, set aside a few slices, then chop up the rest.
Step 2
Place the fruit, sugar and lime juice in a blender. For watermelon, add ½ to 1 cup cold water. For all other fruits, add 3 cups cold water. Blend on high until smooth.
Step 3
Place a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl or a large measuring cup, and strain the fruit mixture, leaving pulp and foam behind. (You can eat the pulp or foam if you like, or discard.) Stir, taste and add more water if needed for desired flavor and consistency. Use less water if serving over ice, as the agua fresca will dilute. Add more sugar and lime juice to taste, stirring to combine.
Step 4
Serve immediately over ice, garnish with mint and fruit slices if you like, or transfer to a pitcher, cover and place in the refrigerator to chill (preferably at least 1 hour). Agua fresca will keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Agua Fresca Four Ways By Naz Deravian recipe:
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
FOR MELON OR PINEAPPLE AGUA FRESCA
3 to 5pounds seedless watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew or pineapple, rind removed, seeds scooped from melons
2tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more as needed
1tablespoon lime juice, plus more as needed
Mint leaves (optional), for garnishing
FOR STRAWBERRY AGUA FRESCA
1pound strawberries, hulled
ÂĽcup granulated sugar, plus more as needed
1tablespoon lime juice, plus more as needed
Mint leaves (optional), for garnishing
FOR CUCUMBER AGUA FRESCA
2large (1½ pounds) cucumbers, peeled and seeded
½cup granulated sugar, plus more as needed
â…“cup lime juice, plus more as needed
Mint leaves (optional), for garnishing
FOR MANGO AGUA FRESCA
3ripe mangoes (any variety), peeled
1tablespoon granulated sugar, plus more as needed
Lime juice (optional), to taste
Mint leaves (optional), for garnishing
PREPARATION
Step 1
If you’d like to garnish your agua fresca with fruit, set aside a few slices, then chop up the rest.
Step 2
Place the fruit, sugar and lime juice in a blender. For watermelon, add ½ to 1 cup cold water. For all other fruits, add 3 cups cold water. Blend on high until smooth.
Step 3
Place a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl or a large measuring cup, and strain the fruit mixture, leaving pulp and foam behind. (You can eat the pulp or foam if you like, or discard.) Stir, taste and add more water if needed for desired flavor and consistency. Use less water if serving over ice, as the agua fresca will dilute. Add more sugar and lime juice to taste, stirring to combine.
Step 4
Serve immediately over ice, garnish with mint and fruit slices if you like, or transfer to a pitcher, cover and place in the refrigerator to chill (preferably at least 1 hour). Agua fresca will keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
