this week i swapped my lemonade for a fresca. a honeydew 🍈 and cucumber 🥒 agua fresca to be exact.
agua fresca are a stable on the streets of mexico and other central american countries.
agua frescas are easy to make and probably the most refreshing way to cool down this summer.
you can use whatever fruits 🍉 you like most, honeydew and cucumber are just my favorite flavor combination. 😅
ingredients
2-3lbs honeydew melon
1 english cucumber, skin removed
1/2 c granulated sugar,(mix with lime zest)
zest of 2 limes
juice of 2 limes
3-4 c cold water, or more to taste
instructions
first zest 2 limes and place is a small bowl with sugar and set aside.
remove the melon rind and cut melon into bite-sized pieces.
peel and cut cucumber into bite sized pieces.
add melon and cucumber to blender with one cup water; blend on high until the fruit is completely pureed.
then add lime juice and another cup and a half of water and blend until incorporated. if you think it needs more water, add to your liking.
last pour through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher and mix in lime sugar.
serve over ice.***
add***
1.5 oz vodka
top w/ sparkling water
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