What is Agua Fresca?
I was recently in a small taco shop here in San Diego and had the most amazing kiwi water. Refreshing, healthy, naturally sweet, with the perfect amount of texture, and just so good. I polished off my tiny glass in ten seconds flat and knew I had to recreate it. This is the easiest agua fresca recipe ever. Add peeled kiwis to a blender with water, optional sweeter, and it’s ready. It’ll be your new favorite summertime beverage. Agua Fresca, Spanish for ‘fresh water’, can be made with almost any fruit from watermelon to mango, which I see more often in my area, but kiwi aqua fresca was new to me. Ironically, until now I had never considered myself much of a kiwi person. It’s just one of those fruits I never sought out and am kicking myself for a lifetime of self-imposed kiwi deprivation. It’s so juicy, sweet, and I love the texture from the seeds.
What’s in Agua Fresca?
All you need to make this Mexican agua fresca recipe is:
Fresh kiwis Cold water Sweetener of choice
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Agua Fresca
How Long Does Agua Fresca Last?
Although this kiwi agua fresca recipe is best enjoyed right away, leftovers will stay fresh up to 4 days in the fridge.
Tips for Making Agua Fresca
This Mexican agua fresca has texture and it’s no where near as thick as a smoothie, but there’s more heft to it than just plain water. To strain the fruit or the seeds would be like wasting all the good parts and I recommend drinking it right out of the blender. Plus it’s easier that way too. You may not even need to add sweetener depending on how naturally sweet your kiwis are. Feel free to make it as thin or thick as you like by playing with the fruit-to-water ratio. I can’t wait to start experimenting with other fruits!
Want to Make Kiwi Juice?
And for those of you who want to juice your kiwis with a mixture of other fruits or veggies, that’s possible too. I recommend the Hurom 70 Easy Clean Slow Juicer. It’s perfect for anyone who’s getting serious about their health but needs a juicer that fits perfectly on any countertop. I have a small kitchen, zero time to clean a juicer, and this Hurom H70 Juicer been a game changer for me!
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