Name: Agua Fresca
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped fresh fruit watermelon, mango, pineapple, strawberry, or cucumber; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tsp agave nectar or sugar plus more to taste; ice for serving; fresh fruit optional garnish; fresh mint leaves optional garnish

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook0 min

Total10 min

Servings1

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh fruitwatermelon, mango, pineapple, strawberry, or cucumber1 cup water1 tbsp fresh lime juice2 tsp agave nectar or sugarplus more to taste icefor serving fresh fruitoptional garnish fresh mint leavesoptional garnish

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Equipment

Blender
Fine mesh strainer
Jar or pitcher
Glasses

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Method

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Blend the fruit

Add the fruit, water, lime juice, and 2 teaspoons agave to a blender. Blend until smooth, then taste and add a little more sweetener if you like.

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Strain gently

Set a fine mesh strainer over a jar or bowl and pour the blend through to catch pulp and seeds. Skip straining if you love a thicker, fiber-full glass.

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Serve over ice

Pour into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with fruit and mint leaves if you want the picnic look.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Agua Fresca

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment