Ingredients
Pineapple Agua Fresca
- 4 cups cubed fresh pineapple
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 sprigs fresh mint (optional, for serving)
- 4 cups water
Watermelon Agua Fresca
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 sprigs fresh mint (optional, for serving)
- 3 cups water
Mango Agua Fresca
- 2 cups cubed mango
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 sprigs fresh mint (optional, for serving)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the base of a blender, add the selected fruit (pineapple, watermelon, or mango), water (4 cups for pineapple and mango; 3 cups for watermelon), and sugar.
- Blend Mixture: Blend on high until the fruit is fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Strain Liquid: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp and seeds, obtaining a smooth, refreshing juice.
- Add Lime and Mint: Stir in the freshly squeezed lime juice and add fresh mint sprigs if desired for an extra refreshing touch.
- Serve: Pour the agua fresca over ice and garnish with additional mint or lime wedges for presentation. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- The sweetness of the fruit can vary, so feel free to adjust sugar to taste.
- To sweeten after blending, dissolve ¼ cup sugar in ¼ cup hot water, let cool, then stir in the desired amount.
- This recipe yields approximately 32 ounces of agua fresca per batch.
- Mint is optional but adds a fresh aromatic note to the drink.
- Keep refrigerated if not serving immediately and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
