Description
A refreshing and vibrant lime mint agua fresca that’s perfect for hot days. This traditional Mexican beverage combines fresh lime juice with aromatic mint leaves for a naturally cooling drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 fresh limes (to yield 1 cup juice)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar (to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes for serving
- Extra mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Preparation – Gather and wash all ingredients thoroughly. Pat mint leaves dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: Extract Juice – Squeeze the limes to extract 1 cup of fresh lime juice. Remove any seeds.
- Step 3: Blend Base – In a blender, combine lime juice, mint leaves, and sugar. Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Step 4: Add Water – Add cold water to the mixture and blend again until well combined, about 30 seconds.
- Step 5: Strain (Optional) – Strain the mixture into a pitcher to remove mint leaves for a smoother texture.
- Step 6: Chill and Serve – Chill in the fridge for at least an hour or serve immediately over ice with mint garnish.
Notes
- Roll limes on the counter while pressing down to extract maximum juice before cutting
- Taste and adjust sweetness gradually – you can always add more sugar but can’t remove it
- Use sparkling water instead of still water for a fizzy version that’s perfect for celebrations
- Make ice cubes with extra mint leaves frozen inside for beautiful presentation and extra flavor
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz)
- Calories: 45 calories
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lime mint agua fresca, Mexican drink, refreshing beverage, summer drink, mint agua fresca, lime drink