Description
Orange Agua Fresca is the ultimate refreshing drink for hot summer days. This bright and zesty beverage combines freshly squeezed oranges with a hint of lime, creating a thirst-quenching delight that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on your porch. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this vibrant drink in no time and customize it with your favorite fruits or herbs for a unique twist. Sip on sunshine and let the flavors transport you to a sunny fiesta!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 4–6 ripe oranges)
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Wash and halve the oranges. Juice them using a juicer or by hand.
- In a large pitcher, combine the orange juice, filtered water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add fresh lime juice to the mixture and stir well.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to chill and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve over ice, garnished with an orange slice or mint sprig if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg