Traditional Mexican Aguas Frescas

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Servings: 3

Ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped

• 2 cups cold water

• Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)

• 6–8 fresh mint leaves

• 1–2 tsp powdered monk fruit, stevia, or erythritol (to taste)

• Pinch of sea salt (optional — enhances flavor!)

• Ice cubes, for serving

• Optional: splash of sparkling water for fizz
  

Directions:

1. Blend cucumber, water, lime juice, mint leaves, sweetener, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

2. Strain (optional) through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother drink.

3. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as needed.

4. Serve over ice, and optionally top with sparkling water for a bubbly twist.

5. Garnish with cucumber slices or mint sprigs.

Nutrition:

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories - 18

• Fat - 0g

• Protein - 1g

• Total Carbs - 5g

• Net Carbs - 4g

Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 3 cups watermelon (use in moderation for lower carbs)

• 2 cups cold water

• Juice of 1-2 limes (to taste)

• 1–2 tsp monk fruit, erythritol, or stevia (to taste)

• Pinch of salt (optional)

• Ice, for serving

Directions:

1. Blend watermelon, water, lime juice, mint leaves, and sweetener (optional) until smooth.

2. Strain (optional) through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother drink.

3. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as needed.

4. Serve over ice, and optionally top with sparkling water for a bubbly twist.

5. Garnish with lime slices or mint sprigs.

Nutrition:

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories - 37

• Fat - 0g

• Protein - 1g

• Total Carbs - 9g

• Net Carbs - 9g

Strawberry Lemonade Agua Fresca

Servings: 3

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strawberries, whole

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 2 cups cold water

• 1 lemonade electrolyte stickpack (or you can also do the lemon juice and 1–2 tsp monk fruit, erythritol, or stevia)

• Ice, for serving

Directions:

1. Blend all of the ingredients listed except the ice until smooth.

2. Strain (optional) through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother drink.

3. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon as needed.

4. Serve over ice, and optionally top with sparkling water for a bubbly twist.

5. Garnish with lemon slices!

Nutrition:

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories - 18

• Fat - 0g

• Protein - 0g

• Total Carbs - 4g

• Net Carbs - 3g

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