Lime Agua Fresca
Quench your thirst with the zesty, refreshing flavors of Lime Agua Fresca, a classic Mexican beverage that's perfect for warm days. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients—fresh limes, water, and a touch of granulated sugar—this invigorating drink strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. The recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and uses a quick pulsing method in the blender to extract the bright citrus juice, ensuring no bitterness from the lime rinds. Strained to silky perfection and served over ice, this crowd-pleasing drink can be elevated with garnishes like lime slices and fresh mint leaves. Whether you're hosting a backyard fiesta or simply relaxing at home, this lime agua fresca will bring a burst of sunshine to your day. Keywords: lime agua fresca recipe, refreshing lime drink, Mexican beverages, homemade limeade, summer drink ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 whole limes
- 4 cups water
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups ice
- 1 lime lime slices (optional, for garnish)
- 5 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the limes into quarters and remove any visible seeds to avoid bitterness.
Place the lime quarters into a blender, followed by the water and granulated sugar.
Pulse the blender 5-6 times, just enough to release the juice from the lime segments without over-blending the rinds.
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or pitcher and pour the lime mixture through the strainer. Use a spoon to press down on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp and rinds.
Taste the strained liquid and adjust the sweetness, if necessary, by adding more sugar and stirring to dissolve.
Add the ice to the pitcher to chill the agua fresca.
To serve, pour the lime agua fresca into glasses and garnish with optional lime slices and mint leaves for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
