Slice the melon in half and scoop out the seeds. Reserve the other half of the melon. Remove the rind and cut your melon into 1″ chunks. Blend the melon with 1 quart of water, ½ cup of sugar, and serve over ice. You don’t need to strain the drink. Preparation couldn’t be easier. Provecho! Which is your favorite agua fresca?
How To Make Agua Fresca 1 Add the fruit, 3 cups of water, and sweetener to the blender. Puree until it’s completely smooth. 2 Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher. ... 3 Taste test to see if you’d like to add any more sweetness. 4 Serve immediately over ice, or refrigerate it for up to 72 hours.
While watermelon is one of the most popular kinds of agua frescas, there’s plenty of other options. It’s best to stick with naturally sweet fruits such as honeydew, or ones that are extremely refreshing such as cucumber. Some of my favorites include: If I had to choose just one favorite though, it would be pineapple. So delicious!