Agua Fresca de Limn Recipe

Publish date: 2024-07-27
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This tart, refreshing drink is made with whole limes that are blended with sugar and water. The fruit’s pith gives the drink a slightly bitter taste. If you like your drinks on the sweeter side, or if your limes are large and juicy, you may want to increase the sugar by 2 to 3 tablespoons.

Refrigerate for up to 3 days

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4 (makes 4 cups)

Directions

Time Icon Total: 15 mins

  • Step 1

    In a blender, add the sugar and 2 cups of water and process on high until the sugar is dissolved, about 15 seconds. Add the lime quarters to the blender and process for 5 more seconds – no more. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher and pour the mixture through the strainer; discard the solids. Add the salt and the remaining 2 cups of water and stir until well combined.

  • Step 2

    Fill a tumbler with ice and pour the agua fresca over. Add lime wedges or wheels, if using, and serve.

  • Step 3

    VARIATION: Add the salt as directed. Then, fill a tall glass with ice. Pour 1/4 cup of the concentrated lime drink over the ice, followed by 1/4 cup of soda or seltzer water, or your favorite flavored sparkling water. Stir and serve with a lime wedge or wheel.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving (1 cup)

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Adapted from “Gaby’s Latin American Kitchen” by Gaby Melian (America’s Test Kitchen, 2022).

    Tested by Ann Maloney.

    Published September 12, 2022

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