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Aguas Frescas

Prep Time:

10m

Yield:

6 servings

Aguas Frescas (fresh waters) is a popular non-alcoholic beverage in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Aguas Frescas are refreshing, vibrant drinks made with fresh fruit, sugar, water, and lime juice. Aguas Frescas come in a variety of flavors, usually based on whatever fresh fruit is in season. Popular flavors include watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, cucumber, strawberry, blueberry, mango, papaya, and honeydew. Quick and easy to make, Aguas Frescas are served over ice and are a popular choice for quenching thirst and cooling down in hot weather. You can often find them in Latin markets, where they are displayed and sold in large colorful jugs. The key to a delicious Agua Fresca is to strain the fruit first to make the liquid as clear as possible.

Ingredients

5 cups of any fruit soft enough to puree, seeded and diced
3 cups water
1/2 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
3-4 fresh limes, juiced
Ice to serve
Fresh fruit to garnish, optional

Directions

Puree fruit and pour through a fine sieve to eliminate pulp.
In a pitcher, mix strained fruit puree with water. Add sugar and lime juice to taste. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Serve over ice. Garnish with fresh fruit as desired.

Imperial Sugar Insight

Ideas:

Replace regular water with sparkling water to make it bubbly.
Add a splash of fruit liqueur, vodka, or gin to turn it into an alcoholic cocktail.
Combine fruits for fun flavor twists.
Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.