Agua Frescas

Learn how to make Agua Frescas with this easy recipe. They are a refreshing blend of fresh fruit and water and there are so many agua fresca flavors to choose from,

This recipe is super fun and easy to make especially during the warm summer months. There are so many fresh agua fresca flavors to choose from.

This refreshing fruit drink is made with your favorite fresh fruit, water and a little lime juice. Some people like to add granulated sugar or some other sweetener to their agua frescas,  but I think fruit is sweet enough so we don’t add any additional sweetness to the mix. 

These Agua Frescas are a great way to help you get your fruit consumption accomplished for the day. We’re supposed to consume between 3-5 servings of fruit each day. One serving of fruit is equal to 1/2 cup fresh fruit, 1/4 cup dried fruit, or 1/2 cup 100% fruit juice. I personally like to keep a couple of mason jars filled with fresh fruit puree in my refrigerator so I can add it by the spoonfuls to my water throughout the day.  Adding a little fruit flavor to plain water helps to make water more enjoyable to drink, and then we’re likely to drink more of it.

What is Agua Fresca?

Agua fresca (“fresh water”) is a Mexican drink made with fresh fruit puree (using one or more fruits) and water.  

Agua Fresca Flavors

The great thing about making this refreshing drink, is there are so many flavors to choose from! 

• Watermelon
• Mango
• Mango + Pineapple
• Pineapple
• Papaya
• Melon (Cantaloupe & Honeydew)
• Peach
• Strawberry

Agua Fresca Recipe

This agua fresca recipe is made with 3 simple ingredients. Some people like to sweeten their frescas with sugar, but I like to keep things healthy so I leave the sugar out of my recipe.

• 1 cup of fruit, peeled, seeded and chopped 
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (1-2 limes)
• 1-1/2 cups water (plain or sparkling) 
• sliced lime for garnish

Find printable recipe with the measurements below.

How to Make Agua Fresca

1. In a blender or food processor, process the fruit and lime juice until smooth. You should have 1 cup fruit puree.
2. Pour into a mason jar and store in the refrigerator.
3. Add 3-4 spoonfuls of fruit puree to a chilled glass and add the water and stir to blend well.
4. Add ice and garnish with a slice of lime.
5. Adjust the amount of water and fruit puree to your personal taste. 

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Yield: 4 servings

Agua Frescas

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

This Agua Fresca recipe does get much easier to make. It's a refreshing blend of fresh fruit and water and there are so many agua fresa flavors to choose from. Fresh fruit Agua Frescas make a delicious and hydrating summer drink!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of fruit, peeled, seeded and chopped (you can use mango, papaya, pineapple, melons, peaches, pears, strawberries and kiwis, etc).
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (1-2 limes)
• 1-1/2 cups carbonated water (you can use distilled or mountain spring if you prefer)
• sliced lime for garnish

Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor, process the fruit and lime juice until smooth. You should have 1 cup fruit puree.
2. Pour into a mason jar and store in the refrigerator.
3. Add 3-4 spoonfuls of the fruit puree to a chilled glass and add the water and stir to blend well.
4. Add ice and garnish with a slice of lime.
5. Adjust the amount of water and fruit puree to your personal taste. Be creative!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 31Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 0g

theharvestkitchen.com attempts to provide accurate information, however, this nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. The nutritional information provided comes from online sources and calculations.