Agua Fresca de Durazno
6 servings
Fresh agua de durazno is a refreshing Mexican peach agua fresca made with ripe peaches, lime juice, water, and sugar. Easy, fruity, and perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe peaches (washed and sliced)
- 6 cups water (divided)
- ¼ to ½ cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Ice (for serving)
Instructions
- Add the peaches, sugar, and 2 cups of water to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Add the remaining 4 cups of water and stir well.
- Taste and add more sugar if needed.
- Chill until cold or serve immediately over ice.
Notes
- The riper the peaches, the sweeter and more flavorful the agua fresca will be.
- Yellow peaches work beautifully if you can find them, but other varieties work just as well.
- Garnish with some slices of peaches and lime for a pretty drink.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and stir before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.5mg