We are busy! Going, going, going from one activity to the next. Add in school and playing with friends and cleaning the house and making dinner and doing laundry...things get crazy. The kids start to push each other's buttons and my patience begins to wear thing. Then a refreshing idea comes to me...agua fresca.
"Who wants a treat?" I shout to the girls. "Yay!"they shout back, instantly forgetting about arguing.
We head to the car and are on our way to Rancho Market for our favorite agua frescas. I love the strawberry and the girls prefer the watermelon. As we sip the fruity drinks, all the troubles of the day seem to wash away. Sometimes we splurge and get warm, homeade churros- but usually we are all too busy sipping from our straws to think about anything else!
I recently made this delicious drink for our Cinco De Mayo party, and it was so easy I know we'll be making this all summer long. Now I need to search a strawberry recipe. Thanks to Our Best Bites for the yummage recipe!
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Recipe by Our Best Bites
Ingredients:
4 generous cups of cubed watermelon (seeded, if not using a seedless watermelon)
1 1/2 cups cold water
Juice of 2 limes
Mint sprigs
Honey, agave, or simple syrup*
*I use simple syrup made of 1 cup water mixed with 1 cup sugar. If desired, you can add a small handful of mint leaves or a halved jalapeño. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then allow to cool and remove any solids.
Instructions:
Place watermelon and water in a blender and blend for about 30 seconds. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Add lime juice and sweeten to taste with honey, agave, or simple syrup. Serve over ice with mint sprigs. Makes 4-6 servings.
