Description
Lime mint agua fresca is a vibrant and refreshing drink that perfectly balances the tangy zest of fresh limes with the cool aroma of mint. This delightful beverage comes together in just minutes, making it an ideal thirst-quencher for summer BBQs, picnics, or casual afternoons. Each sip transports you to a sun-drenched paradise, providing instant refreshment that’s sure to impress your guests with its bright color and invigorating flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 4–6 limes)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold filtered water
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (lightly packed)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash the limes and mint leaves thoroughly.
- Juice the limes to yield about one cup of fresh lime juice, removing any seeds.
- In a blender, combine lime juice, sugar, water, and mint leaves. Blend until well mixed.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp and mint bits.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or serve them individually in glasses.
- Garnish with extra mint leaves or lime slices if desired. Enjoy chilled!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg