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Pitahaya Agua Fresca

Easy Pitahaya Agua Fresca

Justine Drosdovech
Cool off with a sweet, hydrating, and extremely refreshing pitahaya agua fresca! Featuring dragon fruit and lime, this quick and easy beverage is loaded with flavor and packed with health benefits.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Mexican, Vegan
Servings 10 servings
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife & cutting board
  • Blender
  • Large jar or pitcher

Ingredients
 

US Customary - Metric
  • 3 fresh pitahayas (dragon fruits)
  • 6 cups water
  • ½ cup cane sugar (or agave)
  • 2 limes

Instructions
 

  • Cut the pitahayas in half and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Add the pulp to a blender along with the lime juice, cane sugar, and 3-4 cups of water.
  • Blend on high until no chunks of fruit remain, then pour the mixture into a jar or pitcher. Add the rest of the water and stir. Taste and adjust the sweetener to your preference.
  • You can transfer it to your fridge to chill for a few hours or serve your agua de pitahaya immediately over ice with lime, lemon, or more pitahaya wedges. Happy drinking!

Notes

Blend until smooth: Blend the dragon fruit chunks thoroughly and strain the mixture for a consistent texture in your agua fresca.
Serving presentation: Serve your drink with ice and a garnish of fruit or herbs to elevate the visual appeal.
Batch preparation: Make your pitahaya agua fresca in larger quantities to save time and serve a group easily.
When selecting pitahayas, choose ones that feel heavy for their size and have bright, even-colored skin. This means they're ripe and will provide the best flavor for your agua fresca.
Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press the mixture through the strainer. This helps prevent wasting any of the delicious flavors.
Stevia makes a great replacement if you want a healthier option. For reference, 2 tablespoons of cane sugar equals 1 typical packet of powdered stevia (8:1 ratio).
Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 25.5mg | Potassium: 13.9mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 12.6g | Vitamin A: 6.7IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 8.8mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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