This smoothie is a vibrant burst of orange-red with flecks of green from the added mint. When viewed from above, the fresh mint sprig garnish accents like a star atop a Christmas tree and the served glass wears a slice of bright orange on its rim, making it a truly outstanding winter spectacle.

Frosty Cranberry Citrus Agua Fresca

Name: Frosty Cranberry Citrus Agua Fresca
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: fresh or frozen cranberries, 1 and a half cups none; large orange, 1 peeled and halved; medium lime, 1 peeled; honey or agave nectar, 2 tablespoons none; fresh mint leaves, 10 leaves none; ice, 2 cups none

Category Smoothie

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: December 13, 2024

This Spin on a classic Mexican Agua Fresca takes the chill off winter day, featuring the festive flavors of cranberries and citrus. It's a refreshing, vibrant and tangy smoothie that also packs a serious dose of antioxidants. Bursting with colour, it's a sure thing to make your Instagram feed pop!

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh or frozen cranberries - 1 and a half cups - none
Large orange - 1 - peeled and halved
Medium lime - 1 - peeled
Honey or agave nectar - 2 tablespoons - none
Fresh mint leaves - 10 leaves - none
Ice - 2 cups - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍓🍊🍹

Place cranberries, orange, lime, honey or agave nectar, mint leaves, and ice into a blender.
Step 2 - 👩‍🍳🍹🌀

Blend on a smoothie setting or high speed until everything is smoothly pureed.
Step 3 - 🥛🍊🌱

Pour the fresh Agua Fresca into two glasses, garnish each with a half slice of orange and a mint leaf. Serve immediately.

Additional

This recipe is traditionally made in Mexico as a simple blended beverage with any kind of fresh fruits. By adding cranberries and citrus fruits, not only do we keep it seasonal, but also turn it into a delicious and refreshing drink for winter. Try swapping out mint with basil for a different burst of freshness, or add a handful of spinach for an extra health kick! Kids can help by adding all the ingredients to the blender and pouring into glasses.