Agua fresca is a popular summertime drink throughout Mexico. It’s made by blending fruit with water, sugar, lime juice. Our version uses watermelons for the fruit and swaps out the water for white vermouth. You may need to adjust the simple syrup and lime juice, depending on the ripeness of your watermelon.
Makes 4-6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced, peeled watermelon
- 3 cups Atxa Blanco Vermouth
- 3 oz Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur
- 1½ oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup, plus more to taste
- 2 dashes salt
- Mint sprigs, for garnishing
Preparation
- Blend together the watermelon, vermouth, verde liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and salt until smooth. Adjust the lime juice and syrup, to taste. You may need to blend in batches.
- Strain through a medium strainer into a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled. To serve, fill a glass with ice, pour the watermelon blend over it, and garnish with a mint sprig.
