Agua fresca is Spanish for “fresh water”.  All you need is fruit and a little agave or honey for a simple, healthy, and delicious change from soda!  You have to love the pure simplicity.  The secret is to just infuse water with fruit essence without turning it into a smoothie or slushy.

This light and refreshing drink popularized in Central America is perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration, or as a cool, all-natural drink to sip by the pool on hot summer days.

In addition, we recommend these favorites for your Cinco de Mayo celebration:

Honey Lime Enchiladas

Mexican Rice with Cotija Cheese

Fajitas

Fajita Style Quesadillas

Crockpot Fajita Tacos

Caramelized Jalapeño Burgers 

Tortilla Soup

Chipotle and Chocolate Chili

Chicken Taco Chili

Week Night Chili

Chipotle Black Bean Dip

Mexi-Corn Dip

Mango Pineapple Salsa

Restaurant Style Salsa

Guacamole

Black Bean Confetti Salad

Grilled Pineapple Sundae with Brown Sugar Lime Sauce

Coconut Bread

Brazilian Lemonade

Pineapple Smoothie

Mango Agua Fresca Recipe

Serves 2

Ingredients

1   ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks

1 1/2  cup cold water

1/2  teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice

1/2  teaspoon agave nectar or honey, more or less to taste

Lime wedge and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

In a blender, combine mango and water and blend until smooth. Pour through a strainer into ice-filled glasses. Stir in lime juice and agave. Garnish with lime and mint, and serve.

recipe from Whole Foods