Watermelon Agua Fresca-Mayo Clinic

Recipe: Watermelon-cranberry agua fresca

Dietitian’s tip:

Aguas frescas are popular fresh-fruit drinks in Mexico. Although water is a standard ingredient, this undiluted version is a thirst-quenching refresher whether accompanying spicy foods or sipped in the sun.

Number of servings

Serves 6

Ingredients

·         2 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed and diced (about 7 cups)

·         1 cup fruit-sweetened cranberry juice (sometimes called cranberry nectar)

·         1/4 cup fresh lime juice

·         1 lime, cut into 6 slices

Directions

Place the melon in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Pass the puree through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl to eliminate the pulp and clarify the juice. Pour the juice into a large pitcher. Add the cranberry and lime juices and stir to combine. Refrigerate until very cold. Pour into tall chilled glasses and garnish each with a fresh lime slice.

Nutritional analysis per serving

·         Total carbohydrate 23 g

·         Dietary fiber 0 g

·         Sodium 5 mg

·         Saturated fat 0 g

·         Total fat 0 g

·         Cholesterol 0 mg

·         Protein 1 g

·         Monounsaturated fat 0 g

·         Calories 94