Citrus-Spiked Agua Fresca with Fresh Mint
A refreshing, lightly sweetened citrus agua fresca infused with fresh mint, perfect for cooling off during Cinco de Mayo celebrations. This Mexican Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together water, orange juice, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.
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 fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- as needed ice cubes
- for garnish orange slices
- for garnish lime slices
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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.
