Craving a delicious way to quench your thirst? Try agua fresca, a traditional Mexican beverage. It’s light, sweet, and often made with fresh fruit, making it a tasty alternative to plain ol’ H2O. It’s also easy to DIY with your fave fruits, whether that’s juicy mango or tart pineapple. What’s more, when made with fruits, agua fresca offers nutritional benefits galore. Read to learn about the drink, plus how to make it at home.
To make the drink at home, try this orange and papaya agua fresca recipe by Johnny:
Orange and Papaya Agua Fresca Recipe
Makes: 28 servings (about 8 ounces each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- In a blender, combine the papaya and water. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the orange juice and blend.
- Optional: Over a pitcher, strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove pulp.
- Taste and add sweetener of choice.
- Pour the mixture over ice and serve to liking, whether that's as is or in glasses with rims garnished with chile powder.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Courtesy of Chef Johnny Hernandez of La Fruteria
