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Watermelon Aqua Fresca

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Watermelon Aqua Fresca

by Amy A » Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:18 am

Found this low-cal recipe in my fitness newsletter:

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.

Makes about 10 cups

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 4 1/4 hours (including 4 hours chilling time)

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

8 cups cubed seeded watermelon (about 6 pounds with the rind), divided
1 cup water, divided
1/3 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 liter (4 cups) club soda or seltzer water, well chilled
Lime slices for garnish

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.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per cup: 64 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 2 mg sodium; 144 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (30% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv). Exchanges: 1 fruit; 1 Carbohydrate Serving.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days
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by James Paul » Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:40 am

Way cool Amy.

When I was in Jaurez once I had a canalope type puree drink that was magic

Wish I had that recipe, Thanks again 8)
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Re: Watermelon Aqua Fresca

by Robin Garr » Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:13 am

Amy A wrote:Found this low-cal recipe in my fitness newsletter:


It's a great refresher, Amy, and you can make it with just about any fruit. I wrote a similar recipe and short article on the topic a couple of summers ago:

Agua Fresca
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by Brian Curl » Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:17 am

I'm going to have to give this a try this weekend.

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