This refreshing, somewhat thick melon agua fresca is an ideal summer sipper. Any melon, such as honeydew or Crenshaw, is a good choice as long as it’s ripe (or even slightly overripe). Or you can use almost any soft fruit, such as strawberry, pineapple or mango. Depending on the fruit, you may not need the lime juice.
Make ahead: The agua fresca needs to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Ingredients
Servings: 8 (makes about 7 cups)
Directions
Total: 10 mins, plus at least 2 hours to chill
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Step 1
In a blender, combine the melon, ice, sugar and enough water to reach about 1 inch from the top of the blender pitcher. Cover and blend until very smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a 2-quart pitcher — the agua fresca should be quite frothy, but will settle. Taste, and add lime juice and/or more sugar, if desired. Refrigerate until chilled through, at least 2 hours. If the drink has separated, stir to recombine just before serving.
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Step 2
When ready to serve, divide the agua fresca among tall ice-filled glasses and garnish each glass with a lime wheel.
Substitutions
Sugar >> honey or agave.
