Agua Fresca Recipe

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Agua fresca recipe creates delicious fruity drinks served over ice for perfect cool treats on scorching hot days. This traditional Mexican beverage concept allows for endless fruit combinations while providing natural refreshment. The simple preparation method showcases fresh fruit flavors in their purest, most refreshing form.

Two glasses of aqua fresca with ice and melon slices, a gold tray, on a marble surface

Agua fresca is a nice fruity drink served over ice for a delicious cool treat on a hot day. You can use any fruit, but melons are the best.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 3 slices cantaloupe, peeled and seeded

  • 6 tablespoons white sugar, or other sweetener to taste

  • 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Four ingredients: melon slices, a bowl of ice, a measuring cup with water, and a small bowl with a white ingredient on a marble surface

    Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson

  2. Place water, cantaloupe, and sugar in a blender; blend until smooth.

    Blender with blended liquid inside, viewed from above

    Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson

  3. Divide ice into two glasses and pour cantaloupe mixture over ice.

    Blended drink being poured into a glass of ice from a blender

    Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson

  4. Enjoy!

    Two glasses of a beverage with ice cubes on a marble surface

    Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Lexi Juhl, Dera Burreson

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180 Calories
0g Fat
46g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g1%
Sodium 22mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 46g17%
Dietary Fiber 1g3%
Total Sugars 45g
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 38mg42%
Calcium 15mg1%
Iron 0mg1%
Potassium 279mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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