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Watermelon-Ginger Agua Fresca

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Watermelon-Ginger Agua Fresca

Watermelon-Ginger Agua Fresca

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Equipment

  • 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.

Ingredients

  • 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.

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Place 2 1/2 cups watermelon and 3/4 cup cold water in blender. Puree until smooth. Pour agua fresca into large pitcher. Repeat 3 more times with remaining watermelon and cold water. Add lime juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and ginger juice to pitcher and stir to blend. Add more sugar by tablespoonfuls, if desired. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep chilled. Stir before serving.
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Instruction 2

Fill glasses with ice cubes; pour agua fresca over. Garnish each glass with lime wedge and serve.
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