*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

               Agua Fresca de Fruta - Mexican Fruit Cooler

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Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beverage

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          cold water
   1      cup           ice
   2      cups          fruit (cut into 1-inch pieces unless
                         otherwise specified)
     1/4  cup           sugar --  or to taste
   1      tablespoon    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.  Makes about 5 cups.
Suggested fruits: honeydew or cantaloupe mango (use only 1 cup fruit;
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 (also known as prickly pears;
available   at specialty produce markets and some supermarkets), halved,
pulp   and seeds scooped out (wear rubber gloves)
If you want, you can always add a shot of Tequila to above drink to make
it alcoholic.
Recipe is from June 1997 Gourmet Magazine.


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