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Ingredients
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For Prickly Pear Agua Fresca
For Guava Agua Fresca
Method
For Prickly Pear Agua Fresca
- 1
Prepare the Prickly Pears
Carefully peel the prickly pears using a knife, removing the skin and spines. Cut the fruit into quarters.
- 2
Blend Ingredients
In a blender, combine the quartered prickly pears, 4 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Strain the Mixture
Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the blended mixture into the strainer. Use a spatula to press the liquid through, discarding the solids.
- 4
Serve
Pour the strained agua fresca into glasses over ice, garnish with mint leaves, and serve immediately.
For Guava Agua Fresca
- 5
Prepare the Guavas
Wash the ripe guavas and cut them in half. Scoop out the pulp using a spoon.
- 6
Blend Ingredients
In a blender, combine the guava pulp, 4 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Blend until smooth.
- 7
Strain the Mixture
Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the blended mixture into the strainer. Use a spatula to press the liquid through, discarding the solids.
- 8
Serve
Pour the strained agua fresca into glasses over ice, garnish with mint leaves, and serve immediately.