Description
Experience a burst of summer with this vibrant Orange Agua Fresca, a simple yet delightful drink made from fresh oranges and zesty lime juice. Perfect for hot days or casual gatherings, this refreshing beverage is easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy it poolside or as a revitalizing thirst quencher at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups filtered water
- 2 cups fresh orange juice (about 6–8 ripe oranges)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or honey/agave syrup to taste)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and halve the oranges, then juice them until you have about 2 cups of fresh orange juice.
- In a pitcher, combine the orange juice and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add 4 cups of filtered water and mix well.
- Squeeze in the lime juice and stir thoroughly to balance the flavors.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve over ice, garnished with mint leaves or citrus slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg