5 Refreshing Drinks like Smoothies, Only Lighter

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5 Refreshing Drinks Like Smoothies, Only Lighter

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Glasses of fresca garnished with fresh fruit

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May 17 2018

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Agua Fresca is Spanish for "Fresh Water." These drinks are typically a combination of water and blended fruit, but the ratio of water to fruit is at least 2:1, making them a healthy way to hydrated in the heat. Try one of the combinations below and find your new favorite summer beverage. 

  1. Double-Berry Agua Fresca

    Puree 2-1/2 cups cold water, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, and 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries in a blender until smooth. Sweeten with agave nectar, if desired. Serve in 4 8-oz. ice-filled glasses.

    Calories: 15, Carbohydrates: 3g, Sugars: 2g

  2. Mango-Guava Agua Fresca

    Blend 1-1/2 cups water, 1-1/2 cups guava or mango nectar, and 1 cup fresh or frozen mango in a blender until smooth. Serve in 4 8-oz. ice-filled glasses.

    Calories: 80, Carbohydrates: 21g, Sugars: 18g

  3. Honeydew Agua Fresca

    Blend 2-1/2 cups cold water, 1-1/2 cups cubed honeydew, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint in a blender until smooth. Serve in 4 8-oz. ice-filled glasses.

    Calories: 25, Carbohydrates: 7g, Sugars: 5g

  4. Cherry-Hibiscus Agua Fresca

    Steep 2 Hy-Vee raspberry hibiscus tea bags in 2 cups hot water for 3 to 5 minutes; chill until cooled. Puree chilled tea, 1 cup Hy-Vee unsweetened cherry juice, and 1 cup frozen pitted sweet cherries in a blender until smooth. Serve in 4 8-oz. ice-filled glasses.

    Calories: 60, Carbohydrates: 14g, Sugars: 12g

  5. Citrus-Pineapple Agua Fresca

    Place 2 cups cold water, 1-1/2 cups lemonade, 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, and 1/2 cup Hy-Vee orange juice in a blender; puree until smooth. Serve in 4 8-oz. ice-filled glasses.

    Calories: 70, Carbohydrates: 19g, Sugars: 15g