Description
Cherry Agua Fresca is a refreshing and vibrant drink that encapsulates the essence of summer. With its sweet-tart cherry flavor and stunning ruby-red hue, this delightful beverage is perfect for hot days, gatherings, or a sunny afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries.
- In a blender, combine the pitted cherries, water, and sugar; blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing down on the pulp.
- Stir in the freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to chill before serving over ice.
- Garnish with mint leaves and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg