Mexican - Agua Fresca

Submitted by Baby Kato

"Agua fresca's are Mexican fruit beverages. I love Agua Fresca's and these ones sound wonderful to me. these recipes are from Whats4eats. These refreshing beverages are typically served from large barrel-shaped glass containers. The lime juice adds a lovely tartness to the drink making it more refreshing. Some of the more traditional varieties are watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberry. I have given 6 fruit options, choose the fruit you like and enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 1/2 quarts

ingredients

• 3 cups strawberries, chopped coarsely (strawberry fresca)
• 3 cups melon, honey, chopped coarsely (honey melon fresca)
• 3 cups cantaloupes, chopped coarsely (cantaloupe fresca)
• 3 cups papayas, chopped coarsely (papaya fresca)
• 3 cups watermelon, chopped coarsely (watermelon fresca)
• 3 cups cucumbers, peeled, seeded (cucumber fresca)
• 6 -8 cups water
• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup sugar, white
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice (optional)

directions

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

Reviews

[sjkotylak]

This was unexpectedly delicious - I made with cukes from our garden! Thanks for a new summer cocktail! Made for ZWT 8

 

[Starrynews]

Yum, this is so refreshing, a perfect summer drink! I used the strawberry option this time, but will certainly be trying other options in the future. Thanks for sharing! ZWT8

 

[Chef Buggsy Mate]

This is the first time I have ever had Mexican-Agua Fresca. It is so tasty and refreshing! While over at our neighbors house for a fire last week, he mentioned how there are no good Mexican restaurants here in Northern WI (I must agree). I told him that we would have to have him and his girlfriend over for dinner and I would fix Mexican food. When I came across this recipe, I knew I had to give it a try as it would be a wonderful addition to our upcoming dinner. So glad I did! It will definitely be on the menu for the night! I made it with strawberries, the full amount of water, a little less sugar then the recipe calls for and I threw one lime in the blender too. I plan to make Agua Fresca with watermelon later this week to see which version my family enjoys the most. Thanks for another keeper BK. Made and reviewed for AUS/NZ Swap #54.

 

[diner524]

Delicious and so refreshing. I made this with strawberries and made 1/2 of the recipe. I did add the lime juice and definitely would recommend it for the strawberry version. This tasted very similar to a virgin strawberry daiquiri, yummy!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Made for ZWT8.

 

[Dienia B.]

i made the cucumber version with lime i added ice to blender really good cant wait to try fruit made for zaar world tour 8 thanks for picking some of my recipes lol dee tagged you back