- Agua fresca can help to increase your metabolism resulting in weight loss.
- Agua fresca can function as natural energy boosters
- They are easy to make and requires only a few ingredients, a blender, and a fine-mesh sieve to strain the pulp.
We rounded up 13 delicious agua fresca ideas that you can add to your healthy diet.
1. Watermelon Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 4 cups of watermelon cubed
- 2 cups of water
- 1/2 cup of sugar more or less to taste
- 4 cups of ice
Full recipe here.
2. Kiwi Cucumber Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 6 kiwis peeled
- 1 large cucumber peeled and seeded (I used an english cucumber, so I didn’t need to deseed)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp. honey more if desired
- Extra kiwi slices for garnish optional
Full recipe here.
3. Sugar free Watermelon Strawberry Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 5 cups (500g) cubed watermelon
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 TBS lime juice
- 3/4 (180ml) cup unsweetened apple cider
- 2 cups (480ml) water
- ice cubes
Full recipe here.
4. Orange Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Water
- ¼ Cup Sugar
- 3 Cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
- ¼ Cup Fresh Lime Juice
Full recipe here.
5. Pineapple Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 1 medium size pineapple, remove outer skin + cut into chunks
- 3 cups cold coconut water* or filtered water
- 1 lime, juiced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons raw honey (this is HANDS DOWN my favorite raw honey and is quite affordable)
- Ice made from filtered water
Full recipe here.
6. Hibiscuss,Orange & Vanilla Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
- 1 Thai chile, split in half lengthwise
- 4 3-inch strips orange zest
- 1 Thai chile, split in half lengthwise
- ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers or 24 hibiscus tea bags
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- Thin lime wheels (for serving)
Full recipe here.
7. Vanilla Nectarine Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 3 nectarines, rinsed and sliced (about 3 cups)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Ice (optional)
Full recipe here.
8. Strawberry Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
- Sliced strawberries for garnish optional
Full Recipe here
9. Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 1 pound diced seedless or seeded watermelon (without rind), about 3-4 cups
- 8 ounces strawberries, stems removed (about a pint)
- 1 Tbsp lemon or lime juice
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 pound diced seedless or seeded watermelon (without rind), about 3-4 cups
- 8 ounces strawberries, stems removed (about a pint)
- 1 Tbsp lemon or lime juice
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water
Full Recipe here
10. Mango Orange Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- cups mango, peeled, pitted, rough chopped (abt 3)
- 3 cups Dole® 100% Pineapple Juice
- juice of half a lime
- 2 1/2 cups cold water
- honey or other sweetener, if necessary (I used 1 teaspoon stevia)
Full Recipe here
11. Cucumber Ginger Mint Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers cut into chunks
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (8-10 limes)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 10-15 fresh mint leaves
- 1 piece fresh ginger (1-2 inches)
- 4 cups water, divided
Full Recipe here
12. Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup sugar or agave syrup
- 5 cups peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped watermelon (from about a 2 1/2-pound watermelon)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- Mint sprigs (for serving)
Full Recipe here.
13. Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 1-20 oz can Dole® Pineapple Slices or chunks in 100% pineapple juice
- 3 cups Dole® 100% Pineapple Juice
- 3 cups Dole® 100% Pineapple Juice
Full Recipe here.
