Nope, this isn't lime Kool-Aid. It's honeydew agua fresca and it as refreshing as can be. It tastes like drinking honeydew, if that makes any sense. It is best enjoyed on a hot afternoon while your children are napping. And the colder the better.
1 large honeydew melon, cut into chunks
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 Tbsp lemon or lime juice, divided
4 cups cold water
Set a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and set aside.
In the bowl of a food processor, add half of the honeydew, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Process until smooth. Pour honeydew mixture into the strainer. Let mixture drain. Pour liquid into a pitcher and discard the honeydew pulp. Repeat process with the other half of honeydew chunks. Add the water and stir well.
Serve cold over ice.
Rookie's Notes: By all means, try this with cantaloupe or watermelon or any fruit for that matter. I think pear would taste delicious.
Monday, September 14, 2009
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3 comments:
I've gotten so hooked on aguas frescas this summer. My favorite is strawberry and mint. Mmm. So refreshing!
Ok, we are so on the same wavelength. I made watermelon Agua Fresca this weekend!
Of course, I made it for the OSU/USC game, and it didn't make me feel any better after that horrible loss!!
Yummy idea! Just 2 days ago Husband and I enjoyed a watermelon-ice-cold water blender combo (strained, of course). So delish. I can't wait to try this with lime juice and perhaps some spearmint sprigs. I do love melon.
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