Summer time has us in the mood for refreshing beverages. We love a good cocktail but there are plenty of delicious non-alcoholic drinks to be made as well! Currently we are loving Agua Frescas, which are a lighter version of fresh fruit juice. Here are two simple recipes for making your own Agua Fresca.
Watermelon and Mint Agua Fresca, makes 6-8 servings.
Needed: 8 cups seedless watermelon cubes, 2 cups water, 5 tablespoons honey or sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice (plus a few slices for garnish) and mint sprigs.
In a blender combine the watermelon, water, sweetener of choice and lemon juice. Liquefy! You can strain this through a fine mesh sieve or leave the pulp in. Add mint sprigs and garnish with lemon slices.
Cantaloupe and Thyme Agua Fresca, makes 6-8 servings.
Needed: 8 cups cantaloupe cubes, 2 cups water, 5 tablespoons honey or sugar, 1/4 cup lime juice (plus a few slices for garnish) and thyme sprigs.
In a blender combine the cantaloupe, water, sweetener of choice and lime juice. Liquefy! You can strain this through a fine mesh sieve or leave the pulp in. Add thyme sprigs and garnish with lime slices.
Enjoy these over ice! And, if you're feeling it, add a splash or two of vodka or rum. xo. Emma
I need to try the cantaloupe version! It looks so lovely :-)
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Posted by: Viveca Johansen | June 26, 2012 at 06:38 PM
I'm going to have all of that in my garden ready to go. Those sound good.
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Posted by: rachel | June 26, 2012 at 06:45 PM
I want some right now! Such a perfect drink for summer dinner parties...and such pretty presentation!
Posted by: Kelsey | June 26, 2012 at 06:47 PM
oo! I actually had a similar watermelon+mint concoction the other day with Perrier and sweet wine in it too !
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Posted by: Shubana | June 26, 2012 at 06:55 PM
Yum!
Posted by: Sacha | June 26, 2012 at 07:25 PM
OMG, Yum! My mom is from Mexico and she would make these types of Aguas Frescas all of the time but your recipe with Honey & Limon/Lemon add the extra umph it needed! Gonna try this soon!!
Posted by: Daisy | June 26, 2012 at 07:25 PM
Can't wait to try these out! Watermelon juice is the BEST in the summertime!
Posted by: Lauren | June 26, 2012 at 07:27 PM
The perfect summer treat!
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Posted by: Cathy | June 26, 2012 at 07:31 PM
OMG JAMAICA tea is soooo delicious, its better than kool-aid. I'm mexican as well and we love Jamaica Auga Frescas
Posted by: Melinda | June 26, 2012 at 07:40 PM
How delish!!
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Posted by: Tabetha | June 26, 2012 at 07:41 PM
great idea drink for hot summer
Posted by: 3lin | June 26, 2012 at 07:57 PM
i made this last week from rachael ray.the watermelon one is awesome, definitely the best chilled and within the first 2 days of making it :)
Posted by: Erin | June 26, 2012 at 08:08 PM
Oh yeah what a great idea!!! I made mixed berry pops today with motivation from your red wine pops...going to try those tomorrow!
Posted by: Freya | June 26, 2012 at 08:36 PM
Oh my this sounds so delicious...alcoholic or non!
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Posted by: Brooke | June 26, 2012 at 08:54 PM
Would love to try these! Looks and sound amazing as always!
Posted by: Soyphet | June 26, 2012 at 09:13 PM
One of the main reasons that I love summer is because of ague frescas. These look super yummy.
Posted by: Ange | June 26, 2012 at 10:06 PM
yumm. cant wait to go and make these.
Posted by: maritza | June 26, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Wow that looks so delicious love it!
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Posted by: Monica | June 26, 2012 at 10:52 PM
I live in South Texas and this is our favorite drink down here! There's so many different fruit you can make it with like mango (my favorite), melon, pineapple, strawberry ect. So good and refreshing! I love this recipe, good post!
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