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Aguas Frescas

Prep time
10 minutes PT10M
Cook time
N/A PT0
Yield
10 cups
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Watermelon Mint & Pineapple Cucumber Agua Frescas Nugget Markets signature recipes

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.