Enjoy a refreshing and delicious blended drink made with your favorite fruit. Thanks to the Latin Heritage workgroup for this recipe.
Agua Fresca (Fruit Water)
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
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rinse or scrub fresh fruit under running water before preparing.
- In a blender, puree fruit, lime juice and sugar until smooth.
- Combine fruit mixture and water in a large pitcher. Stir well and pour into glasses over ice.
- 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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