Agua Fresca 
(Mexican fresh fruit beverage)

Aguas frescas are fresh fruit drinks that are very popular all over Mexico. These refreshing beverages are typically served from large barrel-shaped glass containers. Some of the more traditional varieties are watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberry.

Agua Fresca

Course: BeveragesCuisine: Mexico

Makes about

2.5

quarts

Aguas frescas are fresh fruit drinks that are very popular all over Mexico. Some of the more traditional varieties are watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberry.

Ingredients

• Fresh fruit (see notes), chopped coarsely — 3 cups

• Water — 6 to 8 cups

• Sugar — 1/2 to 3/4 cup

• Lime juice (optional) — 1/4 cup

Directions

• Add the fruit and 2 to 3 cups of the water to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a sieve into a large pitcher.
• Add the rest of water, 1/2 cup of sugar and lime juice if using. Stir well and add more water and sugar as needed. Serve well chilled.

Agua Fresca Notes and Variations

• Agua de Fresa: Use strawberries.
• Agua de Jamaica: see Sorrel Punch recipe.
• Agua de Melón: Use cantaloupe or any other melon.
• Agua de Papaya: Use papaya. The addition of lime juice makes a tastier beverage here.
• Agua de Sandía: Use watermelon.
• Agua Fresca de Pepino: Use peeled, seeded cucumbers and lime juice. Cut down on the sugar. Very refreshing.
• The lime juice is not required, but can add a welcome tartness to some aguas frescas.

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