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Overhead view of three colorful agua fresca drinks on a white kitchen counter. Homemade and fruit-filled, perfect for summer refreshment.

Agua Fresca Recipe

This easy agua fresca recipe blends fresh fruit, water, and lime for a light, naturally sweet Mexican drink. Perfect for summer, parties, or everyday refreshment.
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Course: Beverage, Drinks, Summer Recipe
Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican
Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Calories: 65kcal
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • 1 Blender (Regular or high-speed)
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer (For removing pulp)
  • 1 Pitcher (For chilling and serving)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For cutting fruit)
  • 1 Cutting board (Used during prep)
  • 1 set Measuring cups (For fruit and water)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fresh fruit - Watermelon, strawberry, pineapple, cantaloupe, or mango
  • 3 cups Water - Filtered for best flavor
  • Sugar - To taste, or use simple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice - Optional, for added brightness
  • 1 cup Ice - For serving
  • Mint leaves - Optional garnish

Instructions 

  • Wash and cut fruit into chunks
  • Remove seeds, rinds, or tough parts
  • Add fruit chunks and half the water to blender
  • Blend until smooth, taste for sweetness
  • Pour through mesh strainer into pitcher
  • Add remaining water and lime juice, stir in sugar if needed
  • Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour
  • Serve over ice with optional mint or fruit garnish

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 65kcal (3%) | Carbohydrates: 17g (6%) | Protein: 0.5g (1%) | Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 200mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 14g (16%) | Vitamin A: 450IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 25mg (30%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 0.3mg (2%)