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Melon Nectarine Agua Fresca

You can use any kind of melon that’s available to you during the season. Agua fresca is generally quite thin – the name means “fresh water.”

I like it a little spicy, so top it with a dusting of red pepper powder. Of course, you could turn this into a cocktail with a shot (or two) of tequila. However you serve it, make sure it’s well-chilled and served over plenty of ice.

Course: Drinks , Others

Ingredients

  • 1 small melon (2-pounds, 900g) peeled and seeded
  • 2 yellow or white nectarines pitted and sliced
  • 2 cups (0.5L) water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar preferably an unrefined sugar (see Note)
  • Juice of half a lime

Instructions

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  1. Puree all the ingredients together in a blender until very smooth.
  2. Pass the mixture through a mesh strainer, pressing it through with a flexible spatula. Chill the agua fresca mixture thoroughly.
  3. Serve well-chilled over ice. Dust with red pepper powder, if desired.

Notes

  • Note: I used cassonade blonde, which is a light-colored natural cane sugar. Similar sugars include demerara and turbinado.