Hamilton Beach Aguas Frescas 50162 Use & Care Manual page 9

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Recipes
Agua de Melón
1/2 cantaloupe or honeydew melon, seeded and diced
(about 3 cups)
3 cups water
1/4 cup honey, or to taste
Place the strainer basket into the blender jar and press firmly into
place. Place all ingredients into the strainer basket and blend until
liquefied, about 1 minute. With lid and strainer basket in place,
pour into ice-filled glass or pour into pitcher and chill.
Watermelon Water
NOTE: Instead of melon you can use strawberries, pineapple,
or mango.
3 cups watermelon, seeded and diced
3 cups water
1/4 cup sugar, or to taste
Juice from 2 limes
Place the strainer basket into the blender jar and press firmly into
place. Place all ingredients into the strainer basket and blend until
liquefied, about 1 minute. With lid and strainer basket in place,
pour into ice-filled glass or pour into pitcher and chill.
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Horchata (Rice-Cinnamon Drink)
1 cup long-grained white rice, soaked
1 cup water
2 cups nonfat milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
Preparation: Place the rice in a bowl and pour in enough boiling
water to cover the rice. Cover bowl and place in refrigerator
overnight (6–8 hours). Strain the water from rice and rinse well.
Place the strainer basket into the blender jar and press firmly into
place. Place water, milk, and soaked rice into blender. Cover and
blend until liquefied, about 1 minute. Add sugar, vanilla, and
cinnamon. Pulse until sugar is completely dissolved. With lid and
strainer basket in place, pour into ice-filled glass or pour into
pitcher and chill. Will last in the refrigerator for about 3–5 days.
Shake well before using.
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