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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
two pitchers and glasses of yellow and red aguas 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 sugar, or to taste

Pineapple & Cucumber Agua Fresca

  • 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 5 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons sugar, or to taste

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. 

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  • pitchers and glasses of aguas frescas
  • pitchers and glasses of aguas frescas
  • two pitchers and glasses of yellow and red aguas frescas