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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (264g) Recipe makes 10 servings
Calories 63
Calories from Fat 1		(2%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.2g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 22mg		0%
Potassium 145mg		4%
Total Carbohydrate 16.4g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 0.5g	2%
	Sugars 14.3g
Protein 0.8g		1%
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Watermelon Agua Fresca

Recipe #371089 | 15 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: FloridaNative
May 9, 2009

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.

SERVES 10 , 10 1 cup servings (change servings and units)

Ingredients

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 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.

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From: TexasKelly

On Jun 22, 2009

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.

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From: acerast

On May 18, 2009

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.

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From: daisygrl64

On May 17, 2009

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

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