For a quick and easy, light and refreshing drink that can be made in a matter of minutes, this agua fresca is just the thing.

Cantaloupe and Berry Agua Fresca in glass

Agua frescas, Spanish for “cool waters” are so colorful and pretty especially when adding pieces of fruit and berries as garnish.

I love making these because not only are they thirst-quenching but they’re also easy to make.

About the Ingredients

Often times I’ll overdo it a little when buying too many berries or too much fruit at the grocery store.

I’m not able to use it all so I end up freezing what I can and then make agua frescas with the rest.

Leftover juices or coconut milk also make great ingredients for agua frescas.

And adding an herb along with the fruit can give an agua fresca a nice pop of flavor so in this recipe I added some mint.

Options for Sweetening the Agua Fresca

To sweeten an agua fresca, simple syrup made with sugar and water can be used.

Or honey and agave nectar would be great too.

In this recipe I used a bit of regular sugar without making simple syrup.

About Straining and Serving the Agua Fresca

To make an agua fresca you’ll need a mesh strainer or cheese cloth to strain out the pulp so that the liquid is clear.

Then just serve it in a glass with a lot of ice.

Let’s check out the ingredients.

Cantaloupe and Berry Agua Fresca ingredients

Cantaloupe, strawberries (frozen or fresh), coconut milk, mint, water and sugar (or honey, agave nectar)

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

A printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.

Add cantaloupe in blender for agua fresca

In a blender, add the cantaloupe…

Add frozen strawberries in blender for agua fresca

Strawberries and cantaloupe in blender for agua fresca

…strawberries,

Add water to blender for agua fresca

water…

Fruit in blender by mint leaves and coconut milk

and…

Add mint leaves to blender for agua fresca

…some fresh..

Add mint leaves to blender for agua fresca

…mint.

Cantaloupe, Strawberries and Mint in blender for agua fresca

Next,

Pour coconut milk in blender for agua fresca

…add coconut milk,

Add sugar to blender for agua fresca

…and sugar.

Blend fruit for agua fresca in blender

Then,

Blend fruit in blender for agua fresca

…blend on the juice setting or other high-speed option.

Pour blended fruit in strainer for agua fresca

Pour the mixture thru a mesh strainer into a large bowl or container with a pouring spout.

Pour agua fresca in glass with ice

I sometimes make these ahead of time and store them in mason jars.

Serve the strained agua fresca over ice…

Cantaloupe and Berry Agua Fresca in glass

…and garnish with cantaloupe,

Cantaloupe and Berry Agua Fresca in glass

…strawberries and…

Cantaloupe and Berry Agua Frescas in glass

…shredded coconut (optional).

Cantaloupe and Berry Agua Frescas in glass

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Cantaloupe Berry Agua Fresca

Cantaloupe, Coconut and Berry Agua Fresca

For a quick and easy, light and refreshing drink that can be made in a matter of minutes, this agua fresca is just the thing.
5 from 3 votes

Ingredients

For the Agua Fresca:

  • 2 cups coarsely cut cantaloupe (peeled and seeded)
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh strawberries stems removed
  • 5 fresh mint leaves
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or more to taste

For Garnish:

  • 3 whole strawberries
  • 3 pieces of cantaloupe
  • 1 tablespoon shredded coconut optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mesh strainer or cheesecloth

Instructions

For the Agua Fresca:

  • In a blender, add cantaloupe, strawberries, mint, water, coconut milk, and sugar. Blend on the juice setting or other high speed option. 
  • Pour the mixture thru a mesh strainer into a large bowl or container with a pouring spout.  
  • Serve the strained agua fresca over lots of ice.

For Garnish:

  • Garnish with strawberries, cantaloupe, and shredded coconut (optional).

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