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Agua Fresca Recipe
This agua fresca recipe is a basic formula to produce a perfect Mexican style fruit drink every time! Use watermelon, strawberries, pineapple, peaches, kiwis or even cucumber for a light and refreshing beverage that's great for parties.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 minute minute
Total Time 11 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 68 kcal
4 cups diced fruit such as strawberries, pineapple, watermelon, mango or kiwi. the juice of 1 lime 1/3 cup sugar or more to taste 4 cups water divided use Optional garnishes: mint sprigs, lime slices, fruit slices
Place the fruit, lime juice, sugar and 2 cups of the water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Strain the fruit mixture into a pitcher and discard solids. Add the remaining water to the pitcher and stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
Garnish with mint, lime and fresh fruit if desired.
Calories: 68 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Sodium: 10 mg | Potassium: 170 mg | Sugar: 15 g | Vitamin A: 865 IU | Vitamin C: 12.3 mg | Calcium: 16 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg