Agua Frescas is a refreshing, easy-to-make, fruit-infused drink that is served throughout Mexico
The perfect thirst quencher on a hot summer day or anytime you need a delicious healthy energizing drink.
Origin of Aguas Frescas, according to Mexican lore, the Aztecs muddled the first Aguas Frescas from fruits gathered while paddling along the waterways of Tenochtitlán.
✤WHAT IS AGUAS FRESCAS:
Agua Frescas (Spanish for "cool waters", or literally "fresh waters") are light non-alcoholic beverages made from one or more fruits, cereals, flowers, or seeds blended with sugar and water. They are popular in Mexico and the United States.
✤HOW TO MAKE AGUAS FRESCAS:
This cool and refreshing drink is quick and easy to make, all it takes is the fruit, lime juice, water, and a little sugar. If you want Aguas Frescas a little sweeter and you don’t want to add sugar try adding coconut water.
- Blend together 2 cups of fruit with 2 cups of water*, lime juice, and sugar* at high speed until smooth.
- Strain through a medium strainer for seeds, the pulp(fiber) is beneficial. Pour into a large pitcher or bowl. Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of water.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, and serve with a sprig of mint or lime slice.
- Want less sugar? try Stevia or a sugar substitute instead of granulated sugar
- Filtered water will give Agua Fresca a better taste
Best Fruits to use for Aguas Frescas
Combinations of these fruits are delicious...adding mint, ginger, lemon or orange juice takes this refreshing drink to a different level of yumminess!
Try this with sparkling water!
- Strawberry - add a little chunk of banana
- Mango - mix this with fresh squeezed orange juice
- Pineapple - just a little ginger
- Honeydew Melon - add cucumber for an exotic taste
- Papaya - orange juice with this fruit is awesome
- Watermelon - try this with a little mint
- Cantaloupe - strawberries are great with this melon
✤Storing Agua Fresca
- Can I freeze Agua Fresca? - Absolutely! Place liquid in an airtight container or storage bag, it will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer.
- Agua Fresca will stay fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
✤Other Uses for Agua Fresca
Leftover Agua Fresca is perfect for the following:
- Frozen Ice Cubes - Great for adding to water bottles.
- Popsicles - Perfect for the kids and grandkids.
- Slushies - I use the ice cubes and make slushies
