Refreshing Homemade Agua Fresca Recipe
A light and refreshing Mexican-inspired fruit beverage made with fresh fruit, water, lime juice, and a touch of sweetener. Perfect for hot summer days and easy to customize with your favorite fruits.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh fruit chopped (watermelon, pineapple, cantaloupe, or honeydew)
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar or maple syrup
- 1 fresh lime juiced
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh lime slices for garnish optional
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Wash and chop your chosen fruit into chunks. Remove any seeds, pits, or tough skins as needed.
- Add the chopped fruit, water, lime juice, and sweetener to a high-speed blender. Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove any pulp or sediment. This step is optional but recommended for a smoother texture.
- Taste the agua fresca and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or lime juice as desired. Stir well to combine.
- Serve immediately over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with lime slices and fresh mint if desired. Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.