Recipe: Watermelon-cranberry agua fresca

Dietitian's tip: Aguas frescas are popular fresh-fruit drinks in Mexico. Although water is a standard ingredient, this undiluted version is a thirst-quenching refresher whether accompanying spicy foods or sipped in the sun.

   

Ingredients

Directions

Place the melon in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Pass the puree through a fine-mesh sieve placed over a bowl to eliminate the pulp and clarify the juice. Pour the juice into a large pitcher. Add the cranberry and lime juices and stir to combine. Refrigerate until very cold.

Pour into tall chilled glasses and garnish each with a fresh lime slice.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)

Calories	94	Cholesterol	0 mg
Protein	1 g	Sodium	5 mg
Carbohydrate	23 g	Fiber	0 g
Total fat	0 g	Potassium	234 mg
Saturated fat	0 g	Calcium	17 mg
Monounsaturated fat	0 g

MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS

Fruits

2

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DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES

Fruits

1 1/2

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DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS

Fruits

1

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