Description
Refreshing and naturally sweetened Agua Frescas made with fresh pineapple, watermelon, or mango, blended with water, sugar, lime juice, and optional fresh mint for a perfect light beverage.
Ingredients
Pineapple Agua Fresca Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed fresh pineapple
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 sprigs fresh mint, for serving (optional)
- 4 cups water
Watermelon Agua Fresca Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 sprigs fresh mint, for serving (optional)
- 3 cups water
Mango Agua Fresca Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed mango
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 sprigs fresh mint, for serving (optional)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Choose a fruit: Select your preferred fruit: pineapple, watermelon, or mango to make the base of the Agua Fresca.
- Blend with water and sugar: In the base of a blender, combine the selected fruit, the designated amount of water (4 cups for pineapple and mango, 3 cups for watermelon), and the appropriate amount of granulated sugar. Blend until fully smooth.
- Strain the mixture: Pour the blended fruit mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp and achieve a smooth texture.
- Add lime juice and mint: Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice and add fresh mint sprigs if desired for refreshing flavor.
- Serve: Pour the Agua Fresca over ice in glasses.
- Enjoy: Refresh yourself with this light, fruity, and natural beverage.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh fruit for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste depending on the sweetness of the fruit.
- Mint is optional but adds a refreshing aroma and taste.
- For a chilled drink, refrigerate the mixture before serving.
- Agua Fresca can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
