* Exported from MasterCook *

Agua Fresca de Fruta (Mexican Fruit Cooler)

Recipe By : Gourmet Magazine, Jun 1997
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverage

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Water -- cold
1 c Ice
2 c Fruit -- diced 1"
1/4 c Sugar -- or to taste
1 tb Fresh lime juice -- or to taste

This basic recipe is delicious with any of the fruits & herbs listed
below In a blender combine all ingredients and blend on high speed
until completely smooth. Pour cooler through a fine sieve into a
glass pitcher. Chill cooler and stir before serving.

Yield: 5 Cups

Suggested fruits:

Honeydew or cantaloupe mango (use only 1 cup; about 1 small mango)
Pineapple with a few fresh basil leaves
Watermelon
Strawberries (halved) with a few fresh mint leaves
Papaya
Seedless red grapes (whole)
Red or green cactus pears; halved, pulp & seeds scooped out
Tequila (optional)

Wear rubber gloves when processing prickly pears.


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Ben Collver wrote to All:

Wear rubber gloves when processing prickly pears.

Whatever you do, don't ever ride your bike into a prickly pear patch...

-- Sean

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Hi Sean,

Sean Dennis wrote to Ben Collver:

Whatever you do, don't ever ride your bike into a prickly pear patch...

It sounds like there's a story behind that...


Wherever you go, there you are!

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