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Aguas Frescas

A refreshing beverage perfect for hot summer days, customizable with your favorite fruits.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups of your favorite fruit e.g., watermelon, mango, or pineapple
  • 4 cups of cold water
  • 1/4 cup of sugar adjust to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Strainer or fine-mesh sieve
  • Pitcher
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop your chosen fruit into small pieces.
  2. Add the chopped fruit, cold water, sugar, and lime juice to the blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended mixture through a strainer into a pitcher.
  4. Taste the liquid and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or lime juice as desired.
  5. Refrigerate the Aguas Frescas for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled Aguas Frescas over the top.
  7. Add fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and flavor.
  8. Experiment with different fruits or combinations.

Notes

Use ripe fruit for the best flavor; overripe can add an off taste.