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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Cinco de Mayo » Blackberry-Mint Agua Fresca

    LAST UPDATED: April 23, 2021 • FIRST PUBLISHED: April 30, 2017 By Toni Dash 52 Comments

    Blackberry-Mint Agua Fresca

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    Fresh, light Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca with fresh mint sprigs on vintage white wood with yellow background

    Fresh berries, mint, filtered water and sweetener is all that is needed to whip up a refreshing batch of Blackerry Mint Agua Fresca. This natural ‘fresh water’ drink is perfect for non-alcoholic celebrating of Cinco de Mayo or to take the edge of a blistering hot summer day!

    Fresh, light Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca with fresh mint sprigs on vintage white wood with yellow background
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    Fresh, light Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca with fresh mint sprigs on vintage white wood with yellow background

    If I were to ask what drink is most popular to pair with delicious Mexican food you’d most likely guess a Margarita which arguably is the case.

    However for those choosing not to to have a cocktail, Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca is a fantastic choice!

    Try Agua de Pina (pineapple water) or Mango Agua Fresca too.

    Cinco de Mayo is a perfect reason to enjoy traditional Mexican food and drink to join in the holiday celebration.

    Whether it be at home or at a favorite Mexican restaurant, it’s a fun day to relish delicious Mexican fare.

    This Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca is a fantastic sipper. Made with fresh berries and mint, the natural flavors are completely thirst-quenching in a gorgeous shade of ruby.

    It is not overly sweet, allowing the natural flavors to shine. It’s completely refreshing being mostly water.

    This agua fresca recipe can be blended up in 10 minutes allowing a perfect last minute booze-free tribute for a ‘cheers’ on Cinco de Mayo….or any day!

    Fresh, fast to make Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca in a glass with fresh mint sprig and yellow metal background

    What is Agua Fresca?

    Agua Frescas are ‘fresh waters’ made of fruits, flowers, or seeds mixed with water, a bit of sweetener to make a lightly-flavored non-alcoholic drink that is very refreshing.

    They are incredibly easy to make and the combinations are limitless!

    This delicious Champagne Mango-Lime Agua Fresca recipe is another favorite ague fresca recipe.

    Made with Champagne Mangoes, also called Ataulfo Mangos, it has a tropical taste and gorgeous orange color.

    Freshly picked blackberries in a wooden berry carton

    Blackberry Agua Fresca Ingredients

    Water. Use filtered water if possible. The flavor quality of the water will effect the end flavor of the agua fresca recipe.

    Blackberries. Use fresh blackberries.

    Lime juice. You’ll need the juice of one lime. I use a handheld juicer which extracts the juice quickly and easily.

    Mint leaves. Use fresh mint leaves.

    Agave nectar. Used to sweeten the agua fresca. Granulated sugar or honey can also be substituted. Depending on the sweetness of the blackberries, more agave nectar may be needed than the recipe indicates.

    A fresh bundle of mint on vintage

    How to make Agua Fresca

    STEP 1. Blend

    Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until completely pureed.

    STEP 2. Strain

    Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any berry seeds and mint leaves.

    STEP 3. Serve!

    Serve over ice.

    Two glasses of Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca with ice and fresh mint sprigs

    How to store Agua Fresca

    Store in a sealed glass jar or container (preferably) for up to 72 hours.

    Do not add ice to the drink when storing. As the ice melts it will dilute the agua fresca.

    Use ice in serving glasses only.

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    Fresh, light Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca with fresh mint sprigs on vintage white wood with yellow background

    Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca

    Agua Fresca is a refreshing fruit water that quenches the thirst with a beautiful flavor of berries and mint in this version. Able to be made in about 10 minutes, it’s a simple way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo or any day without much effort or time.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 43kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 4 cups filtered water
    • 2 cups fresh Blackberries
    • Juice of one Lime
    • ¼ cup fresh Mint Leaves
    • 2-3 tablespoons Agave Nectar

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in the blender and blend until fully liquefied.
    • Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove berry seeds and any mint leaves. Serve over ice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Originally published: April 30, 2017

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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Sisley White says

      April 20, 2021 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      What a super delicious and thirst-quenching drink. Perfect summer drink!

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    2. Sharon says

      April 20, 2021 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect warm-weather refresher. The blackberries and mint go perfectly together.

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    3. Brends says

      April 20, 2021 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      Love this flavor combination. Easy to make. Everyone loved it.

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    4. Angela says

      April 20, 2021 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      What a refreshing drink! Love having a fancy drink without the alcohol. I’ll be sipping these all summer long!

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    5. Dannii says

      April 20, 2021 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      Yum! This is so refreshing. Definitely one for a hot summer day.

      Reply
    6. Natalie says

      April 19, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Totally refreshing & so tasty!! We go through a lot of blackberries in this house! We love them!

      Reply
    7. Ginny says

      April 19, 2021 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious! Blackberries are my favorite berry and I can’t believe I’d never made a drink out of them. Thank you!

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    8. Stephanie says

      April 19, 2021 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      So refreshing and super tasty! Thanks for sharing!

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