Mixed Melon, Lime and Coconut Agua Fresca recipe from Pati's Mexican Table Season 3, Episode 13 “My Piñata Party”
Ingredients
- 12 cups (about 1 8-pound watermelon) seeded watermelon, cubed
- 4 cups cantaloupe, cubed
- 2 cups coconut water
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, (about 6 limes juiced)
- 1 liter seltzer water
- Lime slices, to garnish
- mint leaves, to garnish
To Prepare
- Working in batches, combine the watermelon, cantaloupe, coconut water, honey and lime juice in a blender. Pulse until well pureed. If desired, pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Refrigerate in a large punch bowl until well chilled, about 2 hours.
- Serve with a splash of seltzer and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves.
Can I add tequila?
But of course Erika!
I have been searching for authentic recipes and tada..found you! I cant wait to get started…
Yay Patti, thanks! Let me know if you have any questions 😉
I am definitely going to try that one some time. Thanks for sharing this one, Pati!
Enjoy the agua fresca, Ken!
Can alcohol be added
Sure! You may try it with the alcohol of your choice.
I am wanting to make this for my son’s Spanish class next week for Cinco de Mayo. When you say add a splash of seltzer, should I pour all of it in the pitcher for ease of serving? If I substitute strawberries for the watermelon and pineapple for the cantelope, I’m assuming I’d still do 12 cups & 4 cups, correct?
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Correct, and correct… Thank you for watching my show!