AGUA FRESCA DE SANDIA(MEXICAN FRESH WATERMELON DRINK)

 Aguas Frescas are traditional beverages made from a variety of fruits, flowers or grains, popular throughout the Hispanic culture. They are mostly made and sold by street vendors and Mexican restaurants. Or like in our case, our home. Both my husband and I being from Mexican families we grew up loving aguas frescas and the culture they represent. So these drinks are a must in our home! Especially during summertime!

 How To Make Your Own

Ingredients (makes half a gallon):

• half a watermelon
• knife
• 3 cups of cold water
• sugar
• ice cubes
• blender
• 1 lime
• large spoon
• strainer(optional)

Making fresh watermelon drink is about the easiest agua fresca to make. First you slice your watermelon in half. Then using a large spoon you begin to scoop the center of the watermelon like seen in the photo above.Taste the watermelon to see how sweet it is that way you get an idea how much sugar you will be adding, some are way sweeter than others. Drop your watermelon scoops in the blender along with cold water and ice, squeeze in lemon as well (you may need to do this in batches). Blend until everything is completely broken down. Check sweetness and add sugar to taste, blend again to mix it all together. 

I didn't strain my agua but a lot of people do. So if you'd like to, this is the part where you pull out the strainer. Place it on top of your pitcher and pour your blended watermelon water through the strainer. Or like me save the watermelon rind and use it as a punch bowl. 

 There is nothing better than a refreshing glass of agua de sandia on a hot summer day. Or even better after a long work day with a hint of tequila and margarita mix. Happy National Tequila day!! Yall enjoy

XO,Nancy!!