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.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the limes into quarters and remove any visible seeds to avoid bitterness.

Step 2

Place the lime quarters into a blender, followed by the water and granulated sugar.

Step 3

Pulse the blender 5-6 times, just enough to release the juice from the lime segments without over-blending the rinds.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Taste the strained liquid and adjust the sweetness, if necessary, by adding more sugar and stirring to dissolve.

Step 6

Add the ice to the pitcher to chill the agua fresca.

Step 7

To serve, pour the lime agua fresca into glasses and garnish with optional lime slices and mint leaves for a festive touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1654.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	305.1

Total Fat 0.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 40.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 56.8g
Protein 2.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187.2mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 391.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.2%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 96.1%