Amazing Cilantro Lime Agua Fresca in 10 Minutes
Make this Cilantro Lime Agua Fresca for a bright, incredibly refreshing drink perfect for a warm day. It is simple to prepare and bursts with fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 5 cups
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending and Straining
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4-5 limes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Place the cilantro and 1 cup of the cold water into a blender. Blend until the cilantro is finely chopped and the water is bright green.
- Pour the cilantro mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing lightly on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water, lime juice, and sugar to the pitcher.
- Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely. Taste the agua fresca and add more sugar or lime juice if needed for your preference.
- Chill the agua fresca in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over plenty of ice cubes.
Notes
- For a less intense cilantro flavor, you can reduce the amount to 3/4 cup.
- If you prefer a sweeter drink, increase the sugar slightly.
- You can substitute agave nectar or a zero-calorie sweetener for the granulated sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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