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.

Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving


SERVES 6

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed and diced (about 7 cups)

1 cup fruit-sweetened cranberry juice (sometimes called cranberry nectar)

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 lime, cut into 6 slices

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