Happy Fourth of July

Happy Fourth of July to all, and Happy Birthday to the wife. As she like’s to tell us, she’s a rocket baby and we all celebrate her birthday. The youngest grandson, Devin turned the big “1” on July 2^nd, and we’re still picking up after his party. Chas is away at basic training for the army, and Samantha is in and out, so mom and dad get stuck with the herd of animals. Then it’s hot everywhere, like record breaking temperature in Arizona two days ago. Officially 116 degrees in Phoenix where we still have children and grandchildren and a host of other family members. When it’s that hot, even the swimming pools are hot.

So in honor of the heat that we’re all trying to get away from, and as working from home let’s us take all holidays off, here’s a terrific thirst quencher to try.

Watermelon Agua Fresca

This delicious drink is served by roadside vendors all over Mexico. Not too much fruit, not too much sugar, just a terrific thirst quencher.

Ingredients

8 cups cubed seeded watermelon (about 6 pounds with the rind)

1 cup water

1/3 cup sugar

¼ fresh lime juice

1 club soda or seltzer water, well chilled

Lime slices for garnish

Directions

Combine half the watermelon, half the water and half the sugar in a blender; puree. Pour through a coarse strainer into a large container. Repeat with the remaining watermelon, water and sugar. Stir in lime juice. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 4 hours.

To serve, stir in club soda (or seltzer) and garnish with lime.

http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/watermelon-agua-fresca-recipe-5567