Veggie Chef
06-25-2008, 05:21 PM
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.
INGREDIENTS:
1. 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon, divided
2. 1 cup water, divided
3. 1/3 cup sugar, divided
4. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
5. 1 liter club soda or seltzer water, well chilled
6. Lime slices for garnish
COOKING DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in a blender; puree. Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar. Stir in lime juice. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.
2. To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.
Yield: 10 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Per Serving
* Calories: 68 kcal
* Carbohydrates: 16 g
* Dietary Fiber: 0 g
* Fat: 0 g
* Protein: 0 g
* Sugars: 15 g
Notes:
Make Ahead Tip
Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
SOURCE:http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/eatingwell/940/watermelon-agua-fresca;_ylt=A9GDJfNcfWJItZgALgtIY.Y5
INGREDIENTS:
1. 8 cups cubed seeded watermelon, divided
2. 1 cup water, divided
3. 1/3 cup sugar, divided
4. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
5. 1 liter club soda or seltzer water, well chilled
6. Lime slices for garnish
COOKING DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in a blender; puree. Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar. Stir in lime juice. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.
2. To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.
Yield: 10 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Per Serving
* Calories: 68 kcal
* Carbohydrates: 16 g
* Dietary Fiber: 0 g
* Fat: 0 g
* Protein: 0 g
* Sugars: 15 g
Notes:
Make Ahead Tip
Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
SOURCE:http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/eatingwell/940/watermelon-agua-fresca;_ylt=A9GDJfNcfWJItZgALgtIY.Y5