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!!

10 DAYS OF VALENTINES- DAY 8: STRAWBERRY KIWI LOVE MARGARITA

Its Margarita Time amigos! We are two days away from Valentines day and If you are yet to find the perfect cocktail for you and your honey, this is the the one for you. Made with a hot kick of Tequila, fresh fruit and a delicious whipped topping. This Love Margarita is sure to add excitement to your special night!

Ingredients: (Makes about one Margarita)                                                  

   

• 5 fresh strawberries                                                               
• 1 fresh peeled kiwi
• 4 fl oz of Rose's Mojito Mix
• 1 shot of Corralejo Tequila (optional)
• crushed ice
• whipped topping in a pastry bag
• Blender                                                                                    

 Recipe

    Combine your strawberries, kiwi, Mojito mix, tequila and crushed ice into your blender. Start your blender and strike pulse a couple of times until all of your ingredients are completely crushed and mixed. Serve your blended mix into a glass and top with whipped cream using a pastry bag or a ziploc with a small snip in a corner.                                                                                       

Todo Listo mi bella gente(all done my beautiful people)!!! Make one two, three or four after all its Valentines day, raise your glass to love and enjoy. 

XO, Nancy!

10 DAYS OF VALENTINES- DAY 4: BERRY SEXY MARTINI

Hey friends! Happy Saturday everyone!! Nothing says SEXY like a good martini with your sweetheart. Today I'm sharing one of my many favorite martinis to spice up that romantic dinner of yours! I call it my Berry Sexy Martini! This delicious cocktail is sure to get the mood going and the love pumping. Valentines Day is around the corner and its time to start planning. So, with that said, lets shake one up. 

 Ingredients (makes one martini):

• 3 fl oz of Rose's Mojito Mix
• 2 fl oz of Selttzer  Lemon lime
• 1 fl oz of Red Berry Ciroc Vodka(optional)
• crushed fresh blueberries
• crushed strawberries
• Strawberry for garnish

Lets get shaking!!

Pour a small amount of sugar into a plate. Coat the rim of a martini glass with a lemon or lime then dip it into the sugar. Set aside.

Crush your blueberries and strawberries until creating a somewhat paste. Throw in a pinch of your crushed berries into the bottom of your glass.

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice pour in your Mojito mix, Seltzer, and Red Berry vodka. Cover it up and shake,shake,shake!! Lets strain this baby into our glass. Cut up a fresh strawberry and use as garnish on your Berry Sexy Martini. Sip this bad boy and enjoy!

What do you think? Isn't this a wonderful mood setter? Time to dim the lights and turn the heat up!!
Have a great Saturday people!! XOXO