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Agua Fresca

A refreshing Mexican beverage made with fresh fruit, water, and sugar, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Base
  • 2 cups fresh fruit (e.g., watermelon, cantaloupe, or pineapple) chopped
  • 4 cups water divided
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare the Fruit
  1. Chop the fresh fruit into small pieces and place them in the blender.
  2. Add 2 cups of water and blend until smooth.
Strain and Mix
  1. Pour the blended mixture through a strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp.
  2. Add the remaining 2 cups of water, sugar, and lime juice to the pitcher. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
Serve
  1. Serve chilled over ice and garnish with lime slices or mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Agua fresca can be made with various fruits and can be adjusted for sweetness based on personal preference.

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