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four flavors of Agua Fresca drinks served in glasses with fruit and mint leaves as garnish. More fruit and mint leaves on the counter for garnish.
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Agua Fresca

An Agua Fresca is the perfect refreshing drink! Made with just three simple ingredients and water, and in so many different flavors, you will want this all summer long.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped fruit see note 1
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar see note 2
  • 1/2 - 1 tablespoon lime juice see note 3

Instructions

  • Blend everything together in a large blender, using just 1 tablespoon of sugar. Taste and add more sugar if needed.
  • Strain through a fine mesh strainer. I often use the back of a spoon to help work the liquid through. (See Note 4.)
  • Serve over ice and enjoy.

Notes

  1. There are so many great fruits that work in this recipe. Pick fruits that are juicy. Melon, strawberries, watermelon, pineapple, and mango are some of our favorite fruits.
  2. Regardless of the ripeness of fruit, I have found that two tablespoons of sugar is really perfect. That being said, you may find that you want to start with just 1 tablespoon and add more depending on your taste.
  3. There are some fruits that are already acidic, like pineapples, grapefruits, and even some oranges. With these, you may find that starting out with just 1/2 a tablespoon of lime juice is your best bet. Regardless of what I'm blending, I love the full tablespoon of lime juice. 
  4. Straining the liquid helps to make a smoother drink. It is completely optional, but I find it yields the best results.