Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Aguas Frescas
- Prep time
- 10 minutes PT10M
- Cook time
- N/A PT0
- Yield
- 10 cups
- Difficulty
Simple to make and delicious to drink, aguas frescas are a refreshing and tropical treat that are easily customizable and just as sweet as you want them to be. Enjoy on a warm day with friends, or anytime you're craving a sweet, summery sip.
Ingredients
Watermelon & Mint Agua Fresca:
- 5 pounds seedless watermelon, peeled and chopped
- ¼ bunch mint leaves
- 3 cups water
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
- Additional fruit and mint, for garnish (optional)
Pineapple & Cucumber Agua Fresca:
- 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 5 cups water
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
- Additional fruit, for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Place chosen fruit and mint (if applicable) in a blender and puree on high for 30 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pulp. Mix strained juice with water and desired amount of sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
Serve chilled or over ice, garnished with fruit or mint as desired.