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I “graduated” from my master’s program on Monday. We all walked across the stage, shook the provost’s hand, and got our picture taken with a little rolled up “diploma” that, when opened, basically congratulated us on having ALMOST finished our degrees. Even though the speech-language pathology program goes through August, my school only has one graduation ceremony a year, which means we all walk before taking our comprehensive exams and before our final semester has even begun.

Although it was, as my classmates are calling it, a “frauduation”, I deemed it cause for an actual celebration.

And what better way to celebrate than with a refreshing drink?

This agua fresca is so easy to make, but its unique color and flavor make it feel special. Agua fresca is often made with just watermelon, but I added raspberries here, too, to amp up the flavor and deepen the hue. The cool, sweet watermelon and tart raspberries make a great pair.

I also added a pinch of salt and a tiny bit of vanilla extract to this drink. You won’t really taste either one, but I sampled the agua fresca with and without them, and they make the drink taste sweeter and the fruity flavor really pop.

Do you have something to celebrate this week? Whether or not you do, this agua fresca would also be fabulous with a shot of tequila or rum stirred in!

Watermelon Raspberry Agua Fresca

Name: Watermelon Raspberry Agua Fresca
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped, seedless watermelon, plus more for garnish; 6 ounces fresh raspberries; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; Pinch of sea salt; 2 cups cold water

Yield: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This agua fresca is so easy to make, but its unique color and flavor make it feel special.

Ingredients

4 cups chopped, seedless watermelon, plus more for garnish
6 ounces fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch of sea salt
2 cups cold water

Instructions

Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust the amount of honey if desired. Pour the agua fresca through a strainer into a pitcher or bowl. If time allows, chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy over ice! Agua fresca will keep in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Notes

If you want to garnish the drink with watermelon balls, make sure to scoop them out before you chop the melon. If you only have one container of raspberries, you might want to reserve a few of those for the garnish, too.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 27mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 11gProtein: 1g

The nutrition label provided is an estimate for informational purposes only and may not be accurate. I am not a nutritionist or medical professional.