Agua Fresca, literally "fresh water", are simply glasses of water, infused with the flavor of fresh fruits, herbs and, occasionally, seeds. Now, I drink a LOT of water - I quit drinking sodas YEARS ago, and now only have one on a rare occasion. Usually, I just drink water and unsweetened tea. I have water bottles (the reusable kind) all over the house, in my car, and stashed in the fridge, so I can stay hydrated all day long.
However, plain old water gets boring...FAST. I actually LIKE water, but sometimes I need something a little different. This is where agua fresca, or "fruit-infused water" comes in. This is simply water lightly flavored with fruits and herbs - the flavor is very subtle, and there aren't any added sweeteners. It's definitely a welcome change from plain water, and the possibilities are ENDLESS!
Keep reading after the recipe for some great fruit/herb combinations!
Now, you CAN buy infusing pitchers or water bottles or drop-in infuser balls, but I like to just use something I've already got - mason jars, specifically, half-gallon mason jars I picked up at a local Ace Hardware (they're hard to find sometimes, but you can always find them on Amazon). I simply dump in my ingredients, add filtered water, and let chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight!