I have a refreshing drink recipe for you today, may it please your tastebuds and quench your thirsts this holiday weekend. It's a variation on one of many recipes for agua fresca, calling for fresh watermelon and vodka! We often see lots of people at this time of year eating watermelon and drinking margaritas, but this drink is light and crisp while still packing a bit of alcohol to it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Watermelon Vodka Agua Fresca
by
The Pirate Chef
Ingredients:
2 Cups of cold water
2 Cups of watermelon (rind removed, seeded and chopped)
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar (this will vary depending on how sweet the watermelon is)
Juice of half a lime
4 1/2 oz of vodka (I use St. Augustine vodka*)
Directions:
1) Cut the watermelon into cubes, roughly 1 inch
2) Combine all ingredients in a larger blender and blend till smooth and no chunks are seen
3) Pour mixture through a strainer into a pitcher, pushing down on the pulp
4) Chill for at least 30 minutes
5) Pour into an ice-filled glass and enjoy!
* I use St. Augustine vodka because it's made with sugar cane and has a sweet taste to it, reducing the amount of sugar I needed.
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