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Aguas Frescas

Fun, simple and refreshing beverages that you can easily make at home to accompany your favorite classhy Mexican delicacies!

A popular treat, aguas frescas are found on street carts, in taquerias and also in many sit-down restaurants. Common flavors include fresa (strawberry), jamaica (hibiscus), melon (cantaloupe), horchata (rice water), pina (pineapple), sandia (watermelon) and even pepino (cucumber)!

Here is a quick fruit based recipe for you to try:
3 cups of cut up fruit (peel and seed melons)

8 cups water

1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar

Lime juice to taste (optional)

-Liquify fruit with 2 cups of water in a blender

-Strain pulpy liquid through a wire mesh strainer into pitcher

-Add remaining water, sugar and optional lime and keep chilled

-Serve over ice

*Mix it up! Experiment with adding additional herbs like mint, cilantro and lavender. Try combining two different fruits to customize your flavor.
**REALLY mix it up by adding your favorite tequila, blending with ice and serving in a sugar rimmed glass.