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Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca

Posted by Elise on Jul 15, 2007

Filed under Drink, Seasonal Favorites: Summer

Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca

Head into any taqueria here in the West and likely you'll find agua fresca (translated literally "fresh water") for sale as well. The standard flavors are tamarindo (made with tamarind), horchata (rice and cinnamon), and jamaica (hibiscus), but you can make agua fresca, a cooling, refreshing drink, from almost any juicy fruit. They were selling this combination - watermelon and strawberry - at Whole Foods today. The samples were so good I had to make some for myself when I got home. I think they would freeze well, too, as a fruit popsicle (without the added water, and maybe a bit more sugar).

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Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pound diced seedless or seeded watermelon (without rind), about 3-4 cups
  • 8 ounces strawberries, stems removed (about a pint)
  • 1 Tbsp lemon or lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water

Method

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. If you want, you can strain the purée through a mesh sieve, to strain out any pulpy pieces that didn't get broken up in the blender. Adjust the ingredients to taste.

Makes 4 cups.

Indexed: Drink, Strawberry, Watermelon

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11 Comments

Whoa! I opened up this page, and it was like a blast of chilly refreshment, Elise! That looks like just the thing for a blazing-hot summer day (like today, fyi)

I'm going to get a watermelon this week and make this, perhaps adding a spritz of sparkling wine...even though that's not exactly Mexican.

Posted by: David on July 15, 2007 8:55 AM

Blue Mesa, a local "southwestern" restaurant, has aqua fresca on their brunch menu. The last time I went, it tasted of cantaloupe and oranges. I have to try making it at home.

Plus, Fiesta (or was it Carnival) grocery stores have an aqua fresca "bar" right by the front door. It's a huge temptation.

Posted by: ha3rvey on July 15, 2007 9:05 AM

That's a beautiful picture! The color is great. And it sounds tasty, too! I love watermelon, especially. Around here they actually make vanilla and watermelon milkshakes in the summer. I'd report on the taste but ... they kinda scare me.

Posted by: Abby on July 15, 2007 3:51 PM

I usually make this just with the watermelon, but I am going to have to try this with strawberry :) Thanks for the idea!

Posted by: Ellie on July 16, 2007 8:24 AM

Mmmm, just add rum!

Posted by: peabody on July 17, 2007 1:27 AM

You must be from around the bay if you are bombarded with "Taquerias". They are all over here in San Francisco! Almost always good though. And mentioning whole foods, you are definitely from around these parts, so hello neighbor! Anyways, I do enjoy a drink like this on these hot summer days so thanks for the recipe.. I'm going to try it out today! :D

Posted by: James on July 17, 2007 3:39 PM

This sounds awesome. Are the strawberry seeds noticeable after blending?

I wonder what this would be like if you froze it in an ice cream maker... mmmmm

Posted by: Ford on July 17, 2007 8:11 PM

Hi Elise! In area where I live it's a watermelon's season but not the strawberry. Will it work if I replace fresh strawberries by frozen?

Posted by: savory_fan on July 22, 2007 12:18 AM

Hi Ford - I didn't really notice the strawberry seeds, but there were still a few small lumps of watermelon in mine. You can press the purée through a strainer if you want it super smooth.

Hi Savory - Doesn't hurt to try. Let us know how using frozen strawberries works out for you if you try it.

Posted by: Elise on July 24, 2007 8:02 PM

10 of my 11 - 13 year olds fully approved and begged for more when we made this today in the BBQ pit class. Score!

Posted by: jo on July 31, 2007 3:51 PM

I made this today with a seedless watermelon and frozen strawberries. YUM!

Posted by: April on September 9, 2008 10:52 AM

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