Anguriata: A Refreshing Summer Fruit Drink
Category: Beverages
Servings: 10
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Watermelon (Anguria) | 8 kg |
| Melon | 250 g |
| Peaches | 2 |
| Cherries | 200 g |
| Pineapple | 300 g |
| Lemons | 100 g |
| Oranges | 100 g |
| Raspberries | 100 g |
| Blueberries | 100 g |
| Strawberries | 250 g |
| Orange juice | 2 units |
| Lemon juice | 1 unit |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Moscato wine | 1 liter |
Instructions
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Prepare the Watermelon: Begin by selecting a round, sturdy watermelon that can stand on its end without tipping over. Cut off the top of the watermelon about ¾ of the way down its height. If the watermelon does not stand upright, trim the bottom slightly so it sits flat.
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Scoop the Watermelon: Use a melon baller to scoop out about 500 g of watermelon flesh into spherical pieces, and set these aside in a separate bowl.
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Prepare the Other Fruits:
- Slice the melon into 1 cm thick rounds.
- Wash and peel the peaches, removing the pit, then cut them into small cubes.
- Wash and halve the cherries, discarding the pits.
- For the pineapple, cut off the top and peel the tough outer skin with a serrated knife. Slice the pineapple in half, then cut the flesh into triangular pieces.
- Wash the strawberries, removing the green tops, and slice them lengthwise.
- Slice the lemon and orange into thin rounds and then cut each round into quarters.
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Juicing: Squeeze the juice from one lemon and two oranges into a bowl.
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Mix the Drink: In the bowl with the fresh citrus juice, pour in the moscato wine and add the sugar. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
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Combine the Fruits: Add the sliced melon, pineapple, strawberries, cherries, peaches, raspberries, and blueberries into the bowl with the citrus-wine mixture. Gently stir the mixture with a spoon to combine all the ingredients.
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Assemble the Anguriata: Return the watermelon shell to its original shape and carefully fill it with the fruit and liquid mixture. Place the top of the watermelon back on to cover the contents.
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Chill: Refrigerate the anguriata for at least two hours to allow the flavors to meld and chill.
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Serve: To serve, scoop the anguriata into individual serving cups, and garnish with extra lemon and orange wedges.
Enjoy your cool, refreshing anguriata, perfect for a hot summer day!
Tip for Presentation: Serve this delightful fruit beverage in small individual cups, with extra fruit slices for decoration. The combination of moscato wine and fresh fruits makes this an ideal drink for a refreshing afternoon or a lively summer gathering.
