Monday, June 3, 2013

Refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca


If you’ve never had freshly made watermelon juice, you’re in for a treat. It’s a refreshing, sparkling summer juice that makes any sunny day that much brighter. All you need is some watermelon, lime, honey, and a blender. A touch of honey adds just the right amount of sweetness, and the lime creates a brilliant dimension of flavor that perfectly complements the watermelon. Your friends and family will appreciate this pink liquid refreshment at any summer meal.


Watermelon Agua Fresca
(Adapted from a recipe from Rachael Ray Magazine)


Ingredients:
8 cups seedless watermelon 1” cubes
6 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups water
lime slices


Directions:
1. Puree watermelon cubes in blender, 2 cups at a time. Pour into pitcher.
2. Stir in honey, lime juice, and water.
3. Chill before serving in glasses. Garnish with lime slices.