Agua de Frutas La Michoacana – 5 Delicious Recipes

Refreshing, fruity, and perfect for families!

1. Classic Mixed Fruit Agua Fresca (Like La Michoacana Style)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup diced watermelon
• 1 cup diced cantaloupe
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1 cup diced mango
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 8 cups cold water
• Juice of 3 limes
• ¼–½ cup sugar or agave syrup (to taste)
• Optional: ½ cup orange juice, mint leaves

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl or pitcher, combine all diced fruit.
2. Add cold water, lime juice, and sweetener. Stir until sugar dissolves.
3. Add orange juice or mint leaves for a twist.
4. Chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Serve over ice with fruit chunks and lime wedges.

2. Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
• 6 cups cold water
• Juice of 2 limes
• ¼ cup sugar or honey
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
• Ice for serving

Instructions:

1. Blend pineapple with 2 cups water until smooth.
2. Strain into a pitcher (optional if you like pulp).
3. Stir in remaining water, lime juice, sugar, and mint.
4. Chill and serve with ice and mint sprigs.

3. Watermelon Agua Fresca (Agua de Sandía)

Ingredients:

• 4 cups watermelon, seedless and cubed
• 6 cups water
• Juice of 2 limes
• 2–3 tablespoons sugar (optional)
• Fresh mint or basil (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend watermelon with 2 cups water. Strain if desired.
2. Stir in remaining water, lime juice, and sugar.
3. Add herbs for flavor boost.
4. Serve chilled over ice.

4. Mango-Orange Agua Fresca

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup orange juice
• 5 cups cold water
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2–3 tablespoons agave or sugar

Instructions:

1. Blend mango with orange juice and 1 cup water.
2. Strain and add remaining water, lime juice, and sweetener.
3. Chill and serve cold. Garnish with orange slices or mango chunks.

5. Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
• 6–7 cups water
• Juice of 2 limes
• ¼ cup sugar or honey
• Ice and strawberry slices for serving

Instructions:

1. Blend strawberries with 1–2 cups water until smooth.
2. Strain and pour into a large pitcher.
3. Add remaining water, lime juice, and sweetener. Stir well.
4. Chill and serve with ice and sliced strawberries.

Tips for Perfect Agua de Frutas Every Time

• Use ripe, sweet fruit — it reduces how much sugar you need.
• Strain or don’t strain depending on your family’s texture preference.
• Make it fizzy with sparkling water for a soda-like treat.
• Add tajín on the rim or some chili powder in the mix for a spicy twist.
• Freeze leftovers into popsicles for a fun summer treat!