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    Mango Agua Fresca

    Published: May 3, 2018 · Updated: Feb 18, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. · 4 Comments

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    overhead shot of a glass of mango agua fresca
    mason jar of mango agua fresca

    A mango agua fresca is a refreshing beverage of blended mango, water, and lime. It's easy to make and family-friendly!

    Mango Agua Fresca in a mason jar with fresh mango and lime garnish.

    Agua frescas are a fantastic non-alcoholic blended beverage for hot summer days and nights...and Cinco de Mayo! Using mango in this mango fresca is a match made in cool, hydrating drink heaven. The natural sweetness of mango complements the hint of lime and blends incredibly smooth.

    So, what is an agua fresca?

    So, what's an agua fresca?

    An agua fresca is a non-alcoholic blended beverages of fruit or grains, lime juice, and water. Often there is added sugar in agua fresca recipes. Here, I chose not to add any because mangos are naturally very sweet and delicious on their own!

    Learn more about agua frescas and how to make a variety of them in my How to Make Agua Frescas article!

    Is a Mango Agua Fresca Healthy?

    As a dietitian, my answer will always be, "it depends" when asked if a specific food is healthy. Why? Because health and what's healthy is relative and pretty subjective.

    But that said, agua frescas are incredibly hydrating and mangoes offer a variety of health benefits, too:

    • Mango is rich in Vitamin A, which helps skin and eye health.
    • Mango is one of the highest sources of Vitamin C, an integral vitamin for your immune system health.
    • Mangoes also have a high water content, fiber, and antioxidants.
    Overhead view of mango agua fresca with fresh sliced mango on the side.

    Ingredients

    Instructions

    To make this mango agua fresca, combine all the ingredients into a high powered blender. Next, blend for a minute, or until all ingredients are smoothly pureed together. Then pour in a glass and enjoy!

    Feel free to pour over ice if you like very cold beverages. It makes it even more refreshing!

    Does it Matter What Kind of Blender You Use?

    Any blender works! The most important thing to consider is that your blender is high-powered enough to smoothly blend and puree the fruit/ grains you're using. Some of the blenders I have used and recommend include (affiliate links):

    • Vitamix Explorian Blender
    • KitchenAid K400 Blender
    • Ninja Professional Blender

    Mango Agua Fresca Tips & Tricks

    Use Fresh or Frozen Mango

    The cool thing about this agua fresca is that both fresh and frozen mango work! And bonus? Frozen produce is just as nutritious as fresh! (And often more affordable and more convenient - no need to worry about peeling and chopping a whole mango!)

    I recommend thawing your mango at least slightly before blending. Just 30-45 seconds in the microwave should do the trick!

    Want it Sweeter?

    Mango is a pretty sweet fruit on its own, but if you want a sweeter mango agua fresca, sweeten to your preference! Traditionally cane sugar is used to sweet agua frescas, but you can use a variety of sweeteners:

    • Regular cane sugar
    • Coconut Sugar
    • Agave syrup
    • Honey
    • Non-nutritive sweeteners, like stevia, allulose, or monk fruit

    I don't recommend maple syrup - changes the flavor too much!

    More Delicious Agua Fresca Recipes You'll Love:

    • Cantaloupe Basil Agua Fresca
    • Grape Agua Fresca
    • Strawberry Ginger Agua Fresca
    • Watermelon Agua Fresca
    • Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca

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    Mango Agua Fresca is a refreshing summer beverage of blended fruit, water, and lime. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo and summertime festivities. 
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    Mango Agua Fresca

    Mango Agua Fresca is a refreshing summer beverage of blended fruit, water, and lime. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo and summertime festivities!
    free from: gluten, dairy, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, treenuts, peanuts
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 51kcal
    Author: Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, CLT

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mango
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice juice from ½ a lime
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend on high for 60 seconds, or until all ingredients are fully pureed.

    Notes

    Mango Agua Fresca can be served immediately over ice, or can be chilled in the refrigerator up to 72 hours. If you're making in advance, be sure to give it a good stir or shake before serving (there are no additives, so separation will occur!)
    Frozen mango can be substituted for fresh mango - just be sure to thaw it first.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 32.3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. Avery says

      June 05, 2020 at 6:45 pm

      Tastes heavenly

      Reply
      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, LDN says

        June 06, 2020 at 9:37 pm

        Thanks, Avery!

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    2. Gertie says

      August 24, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      I don't know whether it's just me or if perhaps everybody else experiencing problems
      with your blog. It appears like some of the written text on your content
      are running off the screen. Can someone else please comment and let me know if this
      is happening to them too? This could be a issue with my browser because I've had this
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      • Lindsey Janeiro, RDN, LDN says

        August 24, 2020 at 11:03 pm

        Hey Gertie, thanks for letting me know. What browser are you using? There were some backend updates that were automatically installed over the past few days, but I've checked a few different browsers on my laptop and my cell phone and I'm not seeing this issue. Let me know the browser and I can try to see if it's a browser specific issue or potentially an update that isn't playing well with a certain browser.

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