Watermelon-Ginger Agua Fresca
Source of Recipe
Bon Appétit, August 2007
Recipe Introduction
This is a wonderful, refreshing drink. You can spike it with vodka, rum, etc. or add sparkling water or just drink it as is. I think it would be better strained because the blender doesn’t completely liquefy the watermelon. You can make it ahead of time and it is very, very easy! I made it for a gathering of Mr. Kim's fantasy football league and it was very popular (inspite of it's scary and girly pinkness)!
List of Ingredients
10 c. 1-inch pieces peeled watermelon (from an 8 lb. melon), seeded, divided
3 c. cold water, divided
1/3 c. fresh lime juice
1/4 c. (or more) sugar
1 1/2 T. fresh ginger juice (from a 3 oz. piece of ginger)
Ice cubes
Lime wedges
Recipe
To make ginger juice, peel a 3 oz. piece of ginger and grate it over a plate. Wrap in cheesecloth; twist at both ends to squeeze out the juice. Place 2 1/2 c. watermelon and 3/4 c. cold water in blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into large pitcher. Repeat 3 more times with remaining watermelon and cold water. Add lime juice, 1/4 c. sugar, and ginger juice to pitcher and stir to blend. Add more sugar by the tablespoonful, if desired. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours. (Can be made 8 hours ahead).
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour agua fresca over. Garnish each glass with lime wedge and serve.
Makes about 8 cups.
|
Â
Â
Â
|
member logon
