Strawberry, watermelon and Aqua Fresca : Perfect summer drink!

It it hot and humid where you are? Or are you just looking for a fun non alcoholic summer drink? Either way, you are not going to regret making this Watermelon, Strawberry & Mint Aqua Fresca.

I made this drink after purchasing Marcella Kriebel's Comida Latina.  The book is nothing like I've ever seen before: each recipe is illustrated and there are pages filled with helpful tips, definitions, and even Spanish names for everyday cookware equipment.

Last week I actually took a watercolor class taught by Marcella!! It was so much fun ;)

Two of the recipes in the book that looked especially refreshing were the Aqua Fresca and the Paletas. I decided to combine the flavors from these two recipes to make my own Aqua Fresca.

Watermelon, Strawberry & Mint Aqua Fresca

Ingredients

1 part watermelon

1 part strawberries

fresh mint

2 parts water

Directions

1. Add everything to a blender and puree till perfectly smooth.

2. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and refrigerate the clear liquid for at least 30 minutes.

3. Pour the Watermelon, Strawberry & Mint Aqua Fresca into glasses, add a straw and a strawberry as fun decorations and drink!!

I'm looking forward to experimenting with different fruit combinations to make other varieties of aqua fresca!

Two questions for you:
1) What's the latest cookbook you've purchased?
2) What's your favorite flavor of aqua fresca?

Source: http://www.mangotomato.com/2013/06/perfect-summer-drink-watermelon.html