Blender - For smoothly pureeing fruits, ginger, and other ingredients.
Juicer - Optional for extracting juices from fruits if you prefer a more concentrated flavor without pulp.
Straw Strainer - For straining out seeds or large fruit chunks, ensuring a smooth drink.
Measuring Cup and Spoon Set - To accurately measure ingredients for the recipe.
Cutting Board and Knife Set - For preparing fruits by cutting them into smaller pieces before blending.
Mixing Bowls - To mix and combine ingredients in stages if needed (e.g., combining ginger juice with other components).
Glasses - For serving the agua fresca; large glass cups are ideal for this type of beverage.
Ice Tongs or Cooling Rods - To easily add ice to the drink without spilling, maintaining its temperature.
Bottle Cap Dispenser (optional) - For dispensing individual servings of agua fresca directly from bottles for convenience and serving elegance.
Glass Mixing Jar or Mason Jars - Handy for both preparation and storage if the recipe is made in larger quantities ahead of time.
10 cups 1-inch pieces peeled watermelon (from about 8-pound watermelon), seeded, divided
3 cups cold water, divided
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup (or more) sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger juice* (from one 3-ounce piece of ginger)
Ice cubes
Lime wedges
*To make ginger juice, peel a 3-ounce piece of ginger and grate it over a plate. Wrap in cheesecloth; twist at both ends to squeeze out the juice. Or put the grated ginger in a finemesh sieve and press to release the juices. In a pinch, bottled ginger juice is available at natural foods stores.
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