Agua Fresca
Agua Fresca is a light and refreshing drink made from fruits, flowers, or seeds blended with water and a touch of sweetener. It's a popular beverage in Mexico, perfect for hot days.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 86 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 960 gwatermelon, cubed, seeds removed
- 480 mlwater
- 30 mllime juice, freshly squeezed
- 15 mlagave nectar(optional)
- 4 cupice
garnish
- 4 pcsmint sprig(optional)
Equipment
glasses · pitcher · fine-mesh sieve · blender
The method
Step by step
- 1
Combine the watermelon, water, lime juice, and agave nectar (if using) in a blender.
About 1 min
- 2
Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all watermelon chunks are fully pureed for a smooth drink.
- 3
Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove any pulp or remaining seeds.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Press against the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
- 4
Taste and adjust sweetness if desired, adding more agave nectar if preferred.
About 1 min
- 5
Chill the agua fresca in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Chilling enhances the refreshing quality of the drink.
- 6
Serve over ice and garnish each glass with a mint sprig, if using.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 85.9kcal
- Protein
- 1.5g
- Carbs
- 22.9g
- Fat
- 0.5g
- Fibre
- 1.1g
- Sugar
- 17.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover agua fresca in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator.
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