LAST UPDATED: August 16, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: April 30, 2017 By Toni Dash - 45 Comments

Blackberry-Mint Agua Fresca

Name: Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 cups filtered water; 2 cups fresh Blackberries; Juice of one Lime; ¼ cup fresh Mint Leaves; 2-3 tablespoons Agave Nectar

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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!

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.

If I were to ask what drink is most popular you’d most likely guess a Margarita which arguably is the case. However for those choosing not to imbibe for whatever reason, Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca is a fantastic choice!

Simply put 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.

This delicious Champagne Mango-Lime Agua Fresca recipe is another one I love. Made with Champagne Mangoes, also called Ataulfo Mangos, it has a tropical taste and gorgeous orange color.

I couldn’t resist sharing this Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca this year. 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, as well as remains refreshing being mostly water. It 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!

The Roots of the Cinco de Mayo Holiday

Whether or not you have Mexican roots, if you are in the U.S. you most likely feel the Cinco de Mayo festivities in the air. Cinco de Mayo, or ‘Fifth of May’, commemorates a battle win for Mexico over the French in 1862.

The French outnumbered the less well-equipped Mexican army by double however were defeated in this significant battle. No other country in the Americas was every invaded again by a European army, making it even more to celebrate.

The original American Cinco de Mayo celebrations started with Mexican-American citizens in the American west and grew in popularity in larger cities as a Mexican heritage celebration.

It grew gradually in popularity, taking off like wildfire in the 1980’s when marketing firms for products such as beer realized possible gain and began to promote it. Most major cities in the U.S. hold Cinco de Mayo celebrations today.

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.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword agua fresca recipe, blackberry agua fresca, mint agua fresca

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 43 kcal

Author Toni Dash

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 Facts

Blackberry Mint Agua Fresca

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g 0%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 9mg 0%

Potassium 88mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 7g

Protein 0g 0%

Vitamin A 3.6%

Vitamin C 12.9%

Calcium 2.3%

Iron 2.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.