Agua Fresca

Agua Fresca is an incredibly light and refreshing fruit juice drink that's made with just 3 ingredients, plus water. They are perfect for cooling down in the summertime.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: fresh fruit drinks, Mexican drinks, summer drink recipes

Servings: drinks

Ingredients

4 cups fresh fruit , cubed (see note below)
3 cups cold water
1/4 cup sweetener (granulated sugar, honey, or agave)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
ice cubes

Instructions

Place all ingredients into your blender and blend until completely smooth.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher. (Note: This step is optional, but it does help remove some sediment from certain fruits.)
Give it a taste and adjust the sweetness, if necessary.
Pour over ice in glasses and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Recommended Fruit. A full list of fruits is included in the article, but our favorites include Watermelon, Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and/or Cucumber.

This drink is best with fresh fruit. I highly recommend using fresh in-season fruit for the best results. If using frozen fruit, it should be thawed first otherwise it will become more of a smoothie. You should also consider reducing the amount of water slightly to compensate for the extra liquid you get from frozen fruit.

Low-calorie sweetener. If you need to use a low-calorie sweetener, sub in a 1/4 cup monk fruit or Stevia.

Make it boozy. If you want an aqua fresca cocktail, add 1 ounce of your favorite liquor to about 1 cup of aqua fresca. Vodka, rum, or coconut rum are all delicious options.

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