Large Drink Recipe

Fill cup

Place 1 cup of ice into a large (20–24 oz) cup.

Dispense soda

Select desired soda flavor at the fountain. Hold the cup under the nozzle and dispense approximately 20 oz of soda, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace. Do not overfill to avoid overflow when replacing the nozzle.

Garnish and serve

Add an optional lemon or lime wedge to the rim or inside the cup. Insert a straw and serve immediately with a lid if for takeaway.

Prepare fruit

Wash and roughly chop about 2 cups of your chosen fruit (for watermelon remove rind; for pineapple remove core and rind; for strawberries hull).

Blend

Place the 2 cups chopped fruit, 3 cups cold water, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar into a blender. Add 4 mint leaves if using. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and well combined.

Strain (optional)

If you prefer a smooth, pulp-free drink, pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, using a spoon to press solids and extract liquid. Discard the solids or reserve for another use.

Chill and adjust sweetness

Taste the strained agua fresca. If needed, dissolve an additional 1/2 tablespoon sugar in a little water and stir in to adjust sweetness. Chill for 5 minutes or serve immediately over ice.

Assemble and garnish

Fill a large cup with 1 cup of ice. Pour about 20 oz (nearly the full pitcher yield) of the agua fresca into the cup. Add a lime wheel or fruit wedge on the rim and an optional mint sprig. Serve with a straw and lid if for takeaway.