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lime agua fresca in a glass with lime wheel
Kate Ramos

Whole Lime Agua Fresca

A truly refreshing drink that’s bursting with bold, honest flavor, let me introduce you to my favorite summertime secret: whole lime agua fresca.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Course: non-alcoholic drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 107
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large limes washed well, plus an extra lime for garnish if you'd like
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 cups ice water

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Cut 2 limes into sixths and put in a blender, peel and all, with the 1/2 cup sugar and 3 cups ice water.
  2. Blend 30 seconds, just until limes are broken up.
  3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher. Do not push down on the pulp, just let it naturally pour through.
  4. Serve immediately over ice with a lime wheel for garnish if you'd like. The agua fresca is best the day it is made. It will get bitter the longer it sits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 29gSodium: 8mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26g

Notes

    1. Straining: Strain gently and avoid pressing the pulp; this prevents extra bitterness.
    2. Limes: Use fresh, juicy limes with smooth, thin skin for the best flavor and less bitterness.
    3. Variations: For a fun twist, add a few mint leaves or swap some of the water for sparkling water right before serving.
    4. Enjoy immediately! This drink is best served fresh, as it can become bitter if stored for more than a few hours.

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