Any-Fruit Agua Fresca

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Any-Fruit Agua Fresca
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Once you have the method of making an agua fresca down, you can improvise with almost any soft fruit. Be sure to use fresh lime juice; it adds the perfect zing. Also, temperature makes a big difference in how an agua fresca tastes, so if time permits, chill it before serving it over ice.
total:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 to 8 cups
Any-Fruit Agua Fresca

Ingredients

Directions

  • Cut the rind from the whole watermelon; discard rind. Cut the flesh into 2-inch cubes.

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  • In a blender combine about one-third of the watermelon cubes and 2/3 cup water. Cover and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher or large glass jar. Discard solids. Repeat twice, using remaining watermelon and remaining water.

  • Stir lime juice and the 2 tablespoons honey into strained watermelon mixture. Serve in ice-filled glasses.

Pineapple Agua Fresca

Prepare as directed, using 4 cups cubed, peeled fresh pineapple; 6 cups cold water; 1/2 cup lime juice; and 1/3 cup honey or sugar.Nutrition analysis per serving: 114 calories, 1 g protein, 31 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 26 g total sugar, 1% Vitamin A, 93% Vitamin C, 9 mg sodium, 2% calcium, 2% iron

Cucumber Agua Fresca

Prepare as directed, using 8 medium cucumbers (about 10 ounces each), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Use 1 1/2 cups cold water, 1/4 cup lime juice, and 1/2 cup honey or sugar.Nutrition analysis per serving: 132 calories, 2 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 28 g total sugar, 5% Vitamin A, 25% Vitamin C, 11 mg sodium, 6% calcium, 5% iron

Strawberry Agua Fresca

Prepare as directed, using 2 pounds trimmed strawberries, 5 cups cold water, 1/4 cup lime juice and 1/2 cup honey or sugar.Nutrition analysis per serving: 136 calories, 1 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 31 g total sugar, 0% Vitamin A, 154% Vitamin C, 9 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 4% iron

Mango Agua Fresca

Prepare as directed, using 4 cups chopped fresh mango (or a 16-ounce package of frozen chopped mango), 5 cups cold water, 1/4 cup lime juice and 3 tablespoons honey or sugar.Nutrition analysis per serving: 83 calories, 0 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 20 g total sugar, 11% Vitamin A, 38% Vitamin C, 7 mg sodium, 2% calcium, 1% iron

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
121 calories; carbohydrates 31g; insoluble fiber 1g; sugars 27g; protein 2g; vitamin a 1876.5IU; vitamin c 28.3mg; thiamin 0.1mg; riboflavin 0.1mg; niacin equivalents 0.6mg; vitamin b6 0.2mg; folate 10.5mcg; sodium 6mg; potassium 379mg; calcium 27mg; iron 0.8mg.
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