How to Make the Perfect Agua de Zanahoria Carrot Water
Mexican · Easy · 15 min · 4 servings
Agua de zanahoria is a sweet and refreshing Mexican carrot agua fresca made with fresh carrots blended with orange juice and ginger for a naturally sweet vitamin packed drink. This healthy carrot water recipe is rich in beta carotene, vitamin C, and antioxidants making it one of the most nutritious agua fresca drinks you can make.
Why this recipe works
This Agua de Zanahoria Carrot Water recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 15 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 80 calories with 1g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 medium carrots peeled and chopped
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 whole oranges juiced
- 1 inch fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 2 tbsp honey
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Carrots
Peel and roughly chop the fresh carrots into small pieces to make blending easier and more efficient. The smaller the pieces the smoother your agua de zanahoria will be after straining.
Step 2: Blend the Carrot Agua Fresca
Add the chopped carrots, orange juice, grated ginger, honey, and 2 cups of cold water to a high powered blender. Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and bright orange.
Step 3: Strain for Clarity
Pour the blended carrot mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher pressing firmly on the solids to extract maximum liquid. The strained agua fresca should be a beautiful clear orange color.
Step 4: Dilute and Chill
Stir in the remaining 2 cups of cold water and taste for sweetness and ginger heat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes then serve over ice with an orange wedge garnish for a vibrant and healthy presentation.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- fresh ginger → ground ginger using one quarter teaspoon for a more subtle warming spice
- honey → maple syrup for a fully vegan version of this carrot agua fresca
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using a low powered blender that cannot fully pulverize raw carrots resulting in a chunky mixture that is nearly impossible to strain properly
- Skipping the ginger which removes the aromatic depth and makes the agua de zanahoria taste flat and overly sweet
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 80 calories, 1g protein, 19g carbs, 0g fat, 2g fiber.
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