Agua Fresca de Fruta- Mexican Fruit Cooler

* Exported from MasterCook *

Agua Fresca de Fruta - Mexican Fruit Cooler

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Categories : Beverage

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups cold water
1 cup ice
2 cups fruit (cut into 1-inch pieces unless
otherwise specified)
1/4 cup sugar -- or to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice -- or to taste

This basic recipe is delicious with any of the fruits/herbs listed below
In a blender combine all ingredients and blend on high speed until
completely smooth. Pour cooler through a fine sieve into a glass pitcher.
Chill cooler and stir before serving. Makes about 5 cups.
Suggested fruits: honeydew or cantaloupe mango (use only 1 cup fruit;
about 1 small mango) pineapple with a few fresh basil leaves watermelon
strawberries (halved) with a few fresh mint leaves papaya seedless red
grapes (whole) red or green cactus pears (also known as prickly pears;
available at specialty produce markets and some supermarkets), halved,
pulp and seeds scooped out (wear rubber gloves)
If you want, you can always add a shot of Tequila to above drink to make
it alcoholic.
Recipe is from June 1997 Gourmet Magazine.


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