Aguas Frescas (Mexican Fruit Coolers)

From the kitchen of Carly

Bright, refreshing Mexican fruit coolers that taste like summer in a glass. Blend whatever fruit you have on hand with sugar water, strain it smooth, and chill. Perfect for hot days when you need something cold and naturally sweet without the artificial stuff.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 1½ cup sugar
  • 14 cups water
  • 14 cups chopped fruit (watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, papaya, strawberries, oranges, peaches, mangoes, or any combination)
  • 1Ice cubes
  • 1Lemon or lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Stir the sugar and water together in a large pitcher until the sugar dissolves. Measure out 1 cup. Puree the fruit and the 1 cup sugar water in a blender. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer back into the pitcher with the sugar water, mashing with a whisk or wooden spoon to eliminate any pulp.

  2. Taste and add more sugar, if desired. Serve over ice, with a lemon or lime wedge, if desired.