 5@5 is a daily, food-related list from chefs, writers, political pundits, musicians, actors, and all manner of opinionated people from around the globe. Anthony Lamas has fond memories of traveling to Tijuana, Mexico, while living in California just to get aguas frescas from street vendors, who would ladle the refreshing beverages over ice. The fruit coolers are simple combinations of fruits, and sometimes cereals or seeds, with sugar and water. “To Latinos, not even lemonade can evoke summer like aguas frescas,” says Lamas, the executive chef of Seviche in Louisville, Kentucky. “In Mexico, for example, popular flavors include tamarind, passion fruit and mango, but since I am in the South, I like to use peaches and melons. It’s really about using what is local and in season.” Five Refreshing Aguas Frescas: Anthony Lamas
1. Watermelon Agua Fresca 1 whole watermelon, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (In Mexico, the seeds are served in the beverage, but you may wish to use a seedless variety or seed the melon.) Place the watermelon in a pitcher and use a potato masher to crush the fruit. Add the sugar and lime juice and cover the mixture with the ice and water. Stir for about 2 minutes to dissolve the sugar. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. To serve, pour the agua fresca over ice and garnish with a lime wedge if desired. 2. Honeydew Agua Fresca 3. Peach Agua Fresca 4. Kiwi-Lime Agua Fresca 5. Horchata 1 cup uncooked rice Put the rice, almonds and water in a blender and blend until the rice and almonds are broken up, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate the mixture overnight. Strain the water into a pitcher. Add the ice, cinnamon, sugar and vanilla bean. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Is there someone you'd like to see in the hot seat? Let us know in the comments below and if we agree, we'll do our best to chase 'em down. |
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Do any of the recipe for the aguas frescas require water? Thank You
I meant to say how much water does the recipes for aguas frescas require /
AGUA FRESCA DE JAMAICA.In gallon jar. (glass better)add one hand full of JAMAICA flowers(dry)plus a pinch filled with water live it outside where there is sun for about 4 hours.bringed inside scoop out the JAMAICA flowers and squeeese theme by hand.add 4 to 6 soupspoons of sugar to it DEPENDS IN YOUR TASTE.mixed well untill it disolves git 6 8 oz.glasses fill them with ice pour the AGUA FRESCA DE JAMAICA> to the rim.sit uourself under the shade and enjoy it.....hummmm..haaa.
Add some good rum or vodka and count me in :)
Interested in ready to drink aguas frescos (jamaica, tamarindo, guayaba, mango, horchata)?? http://drinkcoba.com/
They're all natural and ready-to-drink!
No jamaica recipe? A shame.
sam i hope you like it.you ever try agua fresca de CHIA>That is another one and healthy too.
I just ate my ice chest. It too was a tasty summer cooler.
Delicious! Mix these ingredients together for a tasty beverage:
One cup of lime juice. 4 rubarb stalks, 1 cup of prune juice. 1/2 cup of olive oil, 10 radishes, and a can of peas. Blend all items together for about a minute and pour over ice. A taste you will never forget.
LOL!
It's water with some fruit thrown in – not a big deal, folks... certainly not worth high prices or the hype.
"1 whole watermelon, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes" ..."Place the watermelon in a pitcher and use a potato masher to crush the fruit."
Why take the time to cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes if they're just going to be crushed? Just cut the watermelon into chunks small enough to fit in the pitcher.
I would kill for an agua fresca right about now in hot DC!
Goddamn it, I'm thirsty right now. I'mma ask my dad and granny to make some of their famous secret horchata drink.
I love watermelon frescas. Had it for the first time in NM with some grilled corn at a food festival. Fell in love right away
They are quite good. I live in SC and can't get a decent one anywhere.
Try the resipe! Better yet, make it in a bathtub, Breaking Bad style!
I lay no claim to your house fire, though, if you choose to do so.
Eh, well my husband already torched a microwave and an oven this year (don't ask). Whats another fire? We do have decent moonshine down here..lol