We've been experiencing a major heatwave up in Newcastle recently. The sun has been shining and doing anything other than lie in the garden drinking ice cold beverages has been a huge challenge, lets not even talk about baking in the shop. Phew!! 

A few weeks ago we held a stall at the North East Chilli Festival where, you guessed it, the sun was blazing. We went to search out something cold and wet to cool our little selves down and came across a stall selling agua frescas. Agua frescas, which is Spanish for fresh waters, are delicious drinks made with fresh fruit blended with water and sugar. One sip and we were addicted, trying out each flavour on offer over the two days. Since then we've dreamed about that fresh, fruity taste that no other fruit juice can replicate. Only an agua fresca would do, so we made our own and man alive is it easy! 

There really is something so refreshing about these little drinks and we implore you to give it a go next. We're already planning our next flavour concoction. 

 Watermelon Agua Fresca 

1 watermelon, cubed 

4 limes, juiced 

500ml cold water 

5tbsp of honey or sugar 

Ice 

Blend the watermelon with the water and lime juice. Stir the sugar or honey into the mixture till disolved. Strain juice through a sieve into a jug, top up with ice and enjoy!

If you're feeling saucy, you can always add a splash of white rum. We won't tell anyone.