Danny Trejo Shares Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe for Cinco de Mayo Parties: It ‘Always Puts a Smile on People’s Faces’

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Fit for a fiesta! Danny Trejo’s Watermelon Agua Fresca mocktail makes the perfect addition to any Cinco de Mayo party menu.“You can’t go wrong with our Watermelon Agua Fresca,” the Machete star, 78, exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly. “It always puts a smile on people’s faces.

It’s got the classic colors of the agua frescas [from] old-school taco stands with the added kick of a little cayenne and lots of fresh lime juice.”Trejo’s nonalcoholic recipe — which serves four and is featured in his new Trejo’s Cantina cookbook — is garnished with a Tajin-dusted watermelon cube to take it to the next level.“Non-drinkers will love it and folks who drink alcohol can always add a little smoky mezcal if they want,” the Desperado actor tells Us.While Trejo is a celebrated action star, he has a hidden passion for cooking.

The California native, who owns a chain of Trejo’s Tacos eateries in Los Angeles, released his second cookbook, Trejo’s Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks From The Heart Of Hollywood, earlier this month.

The tome is dedicated to the non-drinking and recovery communities in honor of Trejo’s 50 years of sobriety.The Spy Kids actor, who initially cut out alcohol in 1968, further explains to Us that making the Aqua Frescas ahead of time will make pre-party hosting duties easier.“It’s all about doing stuff ahead so you can hang.