Hola Mi Gente,
As we get further into summer, I become more and more thankful for all the summer fruits and vegetables that I take for granted throughout the rest of the year. One of the biggest of these is always watermelon. I usually roll my eyes when people call fruit “nature’s candy,” but I totally believe it’s true in the case of watermelon. It is such a refreshing treat, whether you’re at a BBQ or just snacking between meals.
One of the best parts of watermelon to me, is also that it is extremely hydrating! This year I made it a goal to stay hydrated and drink water. It’s been really wonderful to see the effects it’s had on my body. Probably the most miraculous of which is that I actually crave water nowadays, and it tastes good to me! But sometimes, your tastebuds do just need something a little different to stay hydrated. Enter Agua Frescas.
Agua Frescas are a kind of less concentrated juice. You still get the full fruit flavors, without the pulp of juice. The water content is higher, and the sugar is lower. I’ve shared my Orange Agua Fresca recipe with you, and this agua fresca is another of my favorites. It reminds me of asada’s at my house growing up, and every glass tastes a little like home.
This particular agua fresca teams up with cucumber for extra hydration + a cooling effect, and a hint of lemon to add a little tartness and complexity to the flavor. It’s an extremely easy drink to whip up in your blender, and will keep your whole crowd hydrated and satisfied on these hot summer days.
Love, love, love,
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Watermelon Cucumber Lemon Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 2 C Seedless Watermelon
- 1/2 Sliced Cucumber Peeled
- 1 Lemon Juiced
- 1/2 C Sugar
- 7 C Water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for one minutes. If you're not using a high speed blender strain your agua fresca through a sieve or nut milk bag. Taste and adjust sugar as needed. Chill and serve.
Notes
Mary-Beth Johnson
Mary-Beth is a creative, food-obsessed, Georgia transplant living Chicago. She is proudly and fiercely Latina, and more specifically Chapina. In her day to day she is a food educator to students around Chicagoland aged 3 to 80+, both virtually and in-person. She is passionate about cultivating the truth that every person has an understanding of food that deserves being brought to the table, and that time in the kitchen can be sacred, passionate, and an act of love for self and others. Outside the kitchen you can find her at the intersections of infertility, chronic illness, and a deep love for the dignity of all humans. She hopes to create a space that is holistic about the role of food in the social, political, relational, and physiological dynamics of our world.
