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Agua Fresca (Fruit Water)

Enjoy a refreshing and delicious blended drink made with your favorite fruit. Thanks to the Latin Heritage workgroup for this recipe.
glass of agua fresca
Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: about 4 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

2 cups peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped fresh fruit (try kiwi, strawberry, melon, pineapple) 
1 to 2 Tablespoons lime juice 
1 Tablespoon sugar or other sweetener (optional) 
2 cups cold water 
Ice 
 

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water. 
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh fruit under running water before preparing.
  3. In a blender, puree fruit, lime juice and sugar until smooth. 
  4. Combine fruit mixture and water in a large pitcher. Stir well and pour into glasses over ice. 
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and for up to 3 days.
     

Notes

  • If you like a smoother texture, strain some of the fruit mixture through a colander with small holes before adding water. 
  • Try using peeled cucumber with 3 or 4 mint leaves.  
     

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