Sunshine Agua Fresca Recipe

Beat the heat with this vibrant and refreshing Sunshine Agua Fresca! A zesty Mexican fruit drink bursting with the juicy flavors of grapefruit, lime, and orange. Perfectly tart and customizable to your sweetness preference – make it your own! This easy recipe is perfect for hot summer days and will keep you coming back for more. A fiesta in a glass!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 152 mins

Calories 108.4 kcal

Protein 1g

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Ingredients for Sunshine Agua Fresca

Limes, Juice Of
Oranges, Juice Of
Pink Grapefruits, Juice Of
1 cup granulated sugar
3 1/2 cups water

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How to Make Sunshine Agua Fresca

In a small saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until completely dissolved. Let cool completely.
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, and 1/2 cup fresh orange juice.
Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water to the pitcher.
Gently stir in the cooled sugar syrup.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled over ice.
Garnish with lime wedges or orange slices (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

Carbs

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Beverages Fruit Mexican Easy Picnic Citrus Lime Oranges Brunch To Go 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sunshine Agua Fresca?

Sunshine Agua Fresca takes about 172 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 152 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sunshine Agua Fresca?

Sunshine Agua Fresca has approximately 108.4 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sunshine Agua Fresca?

The key ingredients for Sunshine Agua Fresca are Limes, Juice Of, Oranges, Juice Of, Pink Grapefruits, Juice Of, Sugar, Water. See the full list with measurements above.