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Refreshing Homemade Agua Fresca

This simple fruit drink is the perfect way to stay cool and hydrated on a warm day.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Mexican· July 14, 2026
Refreshing Homemade Agua Fresca
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
10 minutes
Serves
4

Agua fresca is a beautiful drink that is popular for good reason. It is light, colorful, and makes the most of whatever fresh fruit you have on hand at home. I love making this when the sun is out because it feels like a little vacation in a glass.

Since you only need four basic ingredients, it is very easy to customize to your own taste. My biggest tip is to taste your fruit before adding the sugar, as sweeter fruit will need less sweetener to get that perfect balance.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh fruit of your choice, chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey, to taste
  • Ice cubes for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place your chopped fruit and one cup of the water into a blender.

  2. 2

    Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour the fruit puree through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove any pulp.

  4. 4

    Stir in the remaining two cups of water, the lime juice, and your preferred amount of sweetener.

  5. 5

    Mix well until the sugar has fully dissolved.

  6. 6

    Serve your drink over plenty of ice in tall glasses.

💡 Tips

You can store leftovers in a sealed pitcher in the fridge for up to two days, just give it a quick stir before pouring. If you want to get fancy, garnish each glass with a fresh lime wheel or a sprig of mint.

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