Agua Frescas Recipe
Make Agua Frescas Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Fruits
Sweeteners
Liquid Base
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Watermelon
Cut the fresh watermelon into small chunks, discarding the rind and seeds. Measure out 4 cups of the watermelon chunks.
- 2
Juice the Limes
Squeeze fresh limes to extract 1 cup of lime juice. Make sure to strain out any seeds.
- 3
Prepare Mint
Wash the fresh mint leaves under cold water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Blending
- 4
Blend the Ingredients
Add the watermelon chunks, lime juice, mint leaves, agave syrup, and cold water into a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Taste and Adjust Sweetness
Taste the blended mixture and add granulated sugar if desired, blending again to incorporate.
Serving
- 6
Strain (Optional)
If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove pulp.
- 7
Serve
Pour the agua frescas into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with extra mint leaves or watermelon slices if desired.