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Sour Cactus Fruit Agua Fresca

Tangy Mexican agua fresca prepared with a sour cactus fruit called xoconostle and brown sugar. An easy to make drink which is a delicious healthy alternative to sodas.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 Medium glasses
Calories: 43 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 xoconostle cactus fruits
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 8 cups water

Instructions

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  1. Clean the cactus fruit by removing outer skin and seeds
  2. Blend the cleaned cactus fruit with 4 cups of water and ½ cup sugar for 1 minute.
  3. After blending, strain the mixture to remove the pulp.
  4. Add the remaining 4 cups water and stir well.
  5. Serve over ice.

Notes

  • You don't need to add lime. The drink is already quite tart from the xoconostle.
  • Add more sugar is you prefer a sweeter drink.
  • Try preparing this drink with tunas, the sweet prickly pear cactus fruit.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 43kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Medium glasses

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 43kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.