Green Apple Agua Fresca
By: McCormick Kitchens
Made With:
Agua fresca is a light, refreshing, non-alcoholic drink popular in Mexico and Central America. Our take is made by juicing apples, grapes, cucumbers, and lemon together with romaine, and adding dill, fennel seed, salt, and club soda. Crafted with sustainable ingredients you may be able to find grown locally, depending on where you live, it’s a feel-good way to enjoy fresh produce, stay hydrated, and to share something simple yet special with family and friends.
This recipe is featured as part of the Simple to Spectacular trend from the 2026 Flavor Forecast.
Agua fresca is a light, refreshing, non-alcoholic drink popular in Mexico and Central America. Our take is made by juicing apples, grapes, cucumbers, and lemon together with romaine, and adding dill, fennel seed, salt, and club soda. Crafted with sustainable ingredients you may be able to find grown locally, depending on where you live, it’s a feel-good way to enjoy fresh produce, stay hydrated, and to share something simple yet special with family and friends.
This recipe is featured as part of the Simple to Spectacular trend from the 2026 Flavor Forecast.
Key products
Instructions
Instructions
- Process apples, grapes, cucumber and lemon through juicer on low speed. Increase speed to high. Roll romaine leaves into a bundle and process through juicer. Stir in dill, fennel seed and salt.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Whisk to mix; gently stir in club soda. Serve in tumblers with desired garnishes.
Test Kitchen Tip: Don’t have a juicer? No problem… Place apples, grapes, lemon (peeled) and romaine in blender container. Add about 1/4 cup water. Process on high speed until completely smooth. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Continue as directed.
