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Simple and Refreshing Aguas Frescas - 3 Flavors

Aguas Frescas is a refreshing Mexican drink, made with 3 simple main ingredients: fresh fruit, water and sugar. This recipe shows you how to make cantaloupe, watermelon or pineapple, but feel free to substitute another type of fruit!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Drinks, Non-alcoholic
Cuisine: Latin
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 4-6 cups of diced pineapple, watermelon or cantaloupe
  • 2 cups of water*
  • squeeze of fresh lime juice

Simple syrup

  • ¼ cup of sugar
  • ¼ cup of water

Garnish

  • 4 mint leaves
  • 1 fresh lime cut into rounds

Instructions

  • by heating the water (¼ of a cup) and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir it until sugar is fully dissolved, it doesn't have to come to a full simmer. Remove the pan from heat and set it aside to cool.
  • in a blender for 30-60 seconds. Taste, and add a few tablespoons of simple syrup at a time if needed, or use the entire amount. Pulse for a few more seconds, until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • into a bowl or large spouted measuring cup using a mesh strainer. You can use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to help squeeze out all of the liquid. Discard any pulp.
  • into a bottle or pitcher (using a funnel helps) and let the Aguas Frescas cool in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • and garnish with fresh lime and mint. A squeeze of lime juice is optional.

Notes

  • *Watermelon has higher water-content than other fruit, therefore less water may be needed. Start by blending the fruit with a tiny bit of water and seeing how much liquid it yields. Add more water as needed.
  • Depending on your fruit's ripeness, very little or no sugar may be needed. Taste and adjust as you go.
  • Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal