Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Watermelon Fresca

The line between Mexico and the US has never been such a broad one, and without getting too political, I am grateful for many of the influences provided by Mexico's vibrant culture here in the States. Agua frescas, (fresh waters), or aguas de frutas, (fruit waters) are such a fine, cooling Mexican tradition, worth adopting immediately. Fruits blended with water and citrus are served over ice to bring the internal temperature down to peaceful levels. Salud!


Watermelon Fresca:
*3 cups ripe watermelon, seeds and rind removed, cut into cubes
*2 cups fresh water
*squeeze of fresh lime
*a sprig of fresh mountain mint for each glass
*ice

Blend the watermelon, water and lime in blender. Fill glasses with ice. Pour liquid over ice and garnish with mint. Find some shade and drink up!

6 comments:

  1. what time are you pouring said refreshing beverage? never mind...i'm on my way ;)

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  2. Anytime for you darlin'! Come on over!

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  3. Yum! I feel cooler just reading the recipe!

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  4. Looks good in this kind of heat,can you combine it with an alcoholic beverage?? Edaurd

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  5. Ha! You can do whatever your wonderful heart desires!

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  6. My boys couldn't get enough of this, thanks for the inspiration!

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