Citrus-Spiked Agua Fresca with Fresh Mint

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

A refreshing, lightly sweetened citrus agua fresca infused with fresh mint, perfect for cooling off during Cinco de Mayo celebrations. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together water, orange juice, lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 60 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup, loosely packed fresh mint leaves
as needed ice cubes
for garnish orange slices
for garnish lime slices

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Top-rated tools to make this recipe successfully.

PAUDIN Chef Knife, 8 Inch High Carbon Steel Kitchen Knife, Professional Chefs Knife with Ergonomic Wooden Handle, Ultra Sharp Knife for Meat Vegetable Cutting
★ 5.0
Buy on Amazon →

More Knives & cutting boards → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pitcher, combine 6 cups water, 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar; stir well until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Lightly bruise 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves by clapping them between your hands to release aroma, then add to the pitcher.
Step 3: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and mint to infuse.
Step 4: Before serving, remove the mint leaves, add ice cubes to the pitcher, and stir gently.
Step 5: Pour into glasses and garnish each with an orange slice and a lime slice for vibrant presentation.