by Brian | Jun 27, 2019 | Agua Fresca, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes, TBT
This summer beverage idea comes from 2015. And I’m rolling it out again when the temperatures have reached 90 degrees here in Manhattan. I love the distinguished raspberry flavor accented with adobo honey. This drink is refreshing with that chili kick....
by Brian | Oct 7, 2017 | Agua Fresca, Recipes
It’s a beautiful fall day and at our farmers market you can still find ripe peaches and nectarines. And loads of basil. I don’t automatically think of peaches and basil in the same breath, but in fact they do pair wonderfully. You can find many recipes for Peach and...
by Brian | Jul 26, 2017 | Agua Fresca, Recipes
This is quite a summer. 90° one day and dry. Then 80° but humid as the devil so it actually feels hotter. And certainly oppressive. My body is confused and I’m not sure what to drink. My diet sodas are not refreshing. I don’t want the sweetness of lemonade. I need...
by Brian | Jul 12, 2015 | Agua Fresca, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
Yes, this is the same picture as yesterday. And it’s the same watermelon and cucumber agua fresca made with no water added — all the liquid comes from your blender munching away on the watermelon and cucumber. That’s the daytime beverage. At night,...
by Brian | Jul 11, 2015 | Agua Fresca, Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes
As much as I love my lemonade, I do seek variety in my private beverage life. For the past two summers, for your enjoyment and mine I’ve suggested agua frescas, which can be made in infinite, delicious variety. Suzen loves watermelon but even she cannot down a...
by Brian | May 26, 2015 | Agua Fresca, Dedicated Drinker's Diary
How do you consume cucumbers? And how many? The numbers can be surprising for Suzen and I both eat and drink them year round. Lot of them. I think, but I’m not sure, that drinking is the bigger portion. My newest love, an intense cucumber agua fresca, is...
