Agua fresca (“fresh water” in Spanish) is a very simple and healthy Mexican drink which is made with only fruit, sugar and water. The drink is easy to prepare, cool, refreshing and tasteful. It’s also requires only a few ingredients.
Do not be confuse with fruit juice and Agua fresca! Fruit juice is generally made by squeezing the fruit liquid, which can be diluted a bit, but it contains more juice than water. Agua fresca initiates with fresh drinking water and the blended or squeezed fruit is mixed into it which results a lighter drink that is composed mostly of water. So you can call it flavored water too.
About any fruit can be use to make this drink. But it is suggested to look for ripest fruit available. As more the fruit riper, less the less sugar need to add. Some suggested fruit to make the drink are-
- Grape
- Guava
- Mango
- Melon
- Orange
- Papaya
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
- Tamarind
- Cantaloupe
- Pineapple
- Cucumber
- Lemon
- Lime
Agua fresca Basic Recipe
Ingredients-
- 1 cup fresh drinking water
- 1/2 cup blended or squeezed fresh fruit
- 1/4 cup sugar (You can add equivalent another sweetener. Sugar addition may vary depending on the fruit ripeness, variety and natural sweetness.)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice ( You can also add mint juice instead of lime)
- lime wedges or mint for garnish (optional)
- Ice (optional)
How to prepare-
In a blender take water, sugar, and fruit. Make a smooth mixture. Citrus fruits can be juiced by sneezing into the water which is quick and easy. Pour the puree (through a sieve, if desired) into a serving container. Add lime juice and taste if additional sugar is needed. if you like, garnish with a lemon or lime wedge or mint and serve over ice.
Agua fresca can be made mixing different fruits to make up your favorite flavor combo.
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