Watermelon Agua Fresca

From EatingWell: June/July 2006

This refreshing drink is served by roadside vendors all over Mexico. Not too much fruit, not too much sugar, just a beautiful way to quench your thirst on a summer day.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Totally delish! Loved this drink! I had to make without lime juice because I didn't have any on hand, but it still tasked very delicious! Also, next time, I'm trying sweetner instead of sugar, but the sugar still wasn't a large amount...

About 10 cups

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 4 1/4 hours (including 4 hours chilling time)

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

8 cups cubed seeded watermelon, (about 6 pounds with the rind), divided
1 cup water, divided
1/3 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 liter (4 cups) club soda, or seltzer water, well chilled
Lime slices, for garnish

Preparation

Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in a blender; puree. Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar. Stir in lime juice. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.
To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Per cup: 64 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 2 mg sodium; 144 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (30% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 fruit

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