6/7/13

Perfect Summer Drink: Watermelon, Strawberry & Mint Aqua Fresca


It it hot and humid where you are? Or are you just looking for a fun non alcoholic summer drink? Either way, you are not going to regret making this Watermelon, Strawberry & Mint Aqua Fresca.

I made this drink after purchasing Marcella Kriebel's Comida Latina.  The book is nothing like I've ever seen before: each recipe is illustrated and there are pages filled with helpful tips, definitions, and even Spanish names for everyday cookware equipment.

Last week I actually took a watercolor class taught by Marcella!! It was so much fun ;)


Two of the recipes in the book that looked especially refreshing were the Aqua Fresca and the Paletas. I decided to combine the flavors from these two recipes to make my own Aqua Fresca.


Watermelon, Strawberry & Mint Aqua Fresca

Ingredients
1 part watermelon
1 part strawberries
fresh mint
2 parts water


Directions

1. Add everything to a blender and puree till perfectly smooth.



2. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and refrigerate the clear liquid for at least 30 minutes.


3. Pour the Watermelon, Strawberry & Mint Aqua Fresca into glasses, add a straw and a strawberry as fun decorations and drink!!


I'm looking forward to experimenting with different fruit combinations to make other varieties of aqua fresca!


Two questions for you:
1) What's the latest cookbook you've purchased?
2) What's your favorite flavor of aqua fresca?

3 comments:

  1. That book looks so fun! And the agua fresca would be perfect for the humid weather we've been having. The latest cookbook I purchased was the Meatball Shop Cookbook. And I need to try more agua frescas before I can name a favorite flavor. :)

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  2. Arugula FilesJune 10, 2013

    I love the big photos. Next: use a tripod.
    I loved this class. What an amazng book. I need to write a post too!

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