How to Make Agua de Tuna (Mexican Prickly Pear Agua Fresca)

A wooden tray holds a glass of bright pink Agua de Tuna with ice and a lime wedge, an empty glass with ice, a pitcher of the same drink, halved prickly pears, lime halves, and ice cubes on a blue and white table.

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How to Make Agua de Tuna (Mexican Prickly Pear Agua Fresca)

Made by blending red or green prickly pears with water, sugar or sweetener of choice. Agua de tuna is a refreshing drink perfect for summer heat and ready in about 10 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: drink

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Nancy Lopez & MexicanMadeMeatless.com

Ingredients

6 tunas prickly pears, red or green
4-6 cups ice cold water adjust to taste
¼ cup agave or sweetener of choice
½ small lime juice optional
lots of ice cubes for serving

Optional Ingredients

small pinch of salt
½ Tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

Thoroughly rinse, hold each prickly pear and slice off both ends. Make a shallow slit down the side of the fruit and gently peel back the thick skin to reveal the soft inner flesh. Discard the peel.
Place the tunas, 2 cups of water, agave, and lime juice in a blender cup. Blend until completely smooth.
Place a fine mesh sieve over a pitcher, strain the prickly pear juice into the pitcher, and discard the seeds.
Pour in the remaining water and mix to well combine. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired. Additionally you can add more water to thin out the agua fresca if you'd like.
Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes or serve with lots of ice cubes. If you'd like you can do a salt or Tajin rim on the serving glass.

Notes

*Please note that the nutritional information are just estimates and will vary depending on your actual ingredients.

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