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Agua Fresca (Spanish for “fresh water”) is a nonalcoholic beverage made by blending water, sweetener, lime juice with fruit, vegetables, seeds or even flowers (like Hibiscus). This recipe is popular throughout Mexico and Central America as well as in the U.S. You can easily find this recipe as well as Horchata<\/a> at many restaurants and markets. In this easy recipe, you’ll learn to make Agua Fresca at home using your blender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a blender, add fresh fruit, water and lime juice. Blend on smoothie mode. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Add sweetener to taste. You may want to try it before adding sweetener and see if the natural sweetness is enough. If your drink needs sweetener, start with just a teaspoon and go up to a tablespoon if needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pour into cups with ice and serve immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This drink most likely originated in the pre-Columbian era several centuries ago. According to sources, the Aztecs used to go to Tenochtitlan (which is now modern day Mexico City) to purchase fruits to make Agua Fresca. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the 1940s, this recipe began to be a popular street food, being sold from carts on street corners and in markets. Agua Fresca is to Mexico and Central America the equivalent of what lemonade is in America\u2014the most popular, traditional summertime beverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fruit (or vegetables, seeds, herbs or flowers) are blended with water, lime juice and sweetener to make an Agua Fresca. <\/p> <\/details> Yes. Auga Frescas are made with natural ingredients and contain fiber that many believe makes them more healthy than a juice. <\/p> <\/details> An Agua Fresca is typically served with pulp (natural fiber), giving it a different consistency and texture than juice as well as an added health benefit. <\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n These are the best fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers we recommend using for your recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These are the fruits we don’t<\/em> recommend for this recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nIngredients <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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