Mandarin Agua Fresca Recipe

This bright Mandarin Orange Agua Fresca is ready in just 15 minutes! My secret? Blending whole mandarins plus a touch of peel for incredible citrus flavor. Perfect for using up fruit that's been sitting around too long.

📝 Ingredients

• 5-6 small mandarins
• 4-5 cups cold water
• 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
• Ice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash all mandarins thoroughly. Peel 4-5 mandarins completely and set aside one peel from the nicest-looking mandarin.
2. 2In a blender, combine the peeled mandarin segments (reserve the peel), sugar, and 2 cups of water. Blend until completely smooth.
3. 3Add the magic touch. Add the reserved mandarin peel to the blender and pulse for just 3-4 seconds - no more! This brief blend releases those precious citrus oils without making the drink bitter.
4. 4Pour the mixture through the strainer into your pitcher, pressing the pulp gently to extract all the liquid. Add the remaining 2-3 cups of cold water and stir well.
5. 5Pour over ice and enjoy immediately, or chill in the refrigerator before serving.