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

A tangy, colorful, cranberry and citrus fusion smoothie.

Category Smoothie
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Style Mexican
Technique Blending
Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · December 13, 2024

A little about this dish

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 cranberries1 and a half cups
  • Large orange1peeled and halved
  • Medium lime1peeled
  • Honey or agave nectar2 tablespoons
  • Fresh mint leaves10 leaves
  • Ice2 cups

Preparation

  1. Step 1 — 🍓🍊🍹
    Place cranberries, orange, lime, honey or agave nectar, mint leaves, and ice into a blender.
  2. Step 2 — 👩‍🍳🍹🌀
    Blend on a smoothie setting or high speed until everything is smoothly pureed.
  3. Step 3 — 🥛🍊🌱
    Pour the fresh Agua Fresca into two glasses, garnish each with a half slice of orange and a mint leaf. Serve immediately.

A final fox tip

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.

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