This Cranberry Agua Fresca Is Fresh, Light, and Actually Good For You

By Dominique Michelle Astorino
Fed + Fit by Cassy Joy Garcia
Fed + Fit by Cassy Joy Garcia

With the holidays happening right now, we called on the Paleo goddess Cassy Joy Garcia, holiday hostess, blogger, and author of the healthy cookbookFed + Fit, to give us her favorite healthy holiday cocktail. And as per usual, she definitely did not disappoint.

This lighter take on a holiday-themed cranberry cocktail has no alcohol, uses fresh, simple ingredients, and is perfectly Paleo. With mint, cranberries, and water, you'll whip up a healthy drink that's refreshing and bursting with flavor — perfect for sipping before, during, or after that big meal.

Cranberry Agua Fresca

Cook Time10 minutes
Yield10

From Fed + Fit by Cassy Joy Garcia

INGREDIENTS

  • 12 ounces (3/4 pound) fresh cranberries (may use defrosted from frozen)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint (stems and leaves)
  • 3 cups water
  • Fresh cranberries for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh mint for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the cranberries, mint, and 3 cups of water in a high-powered blender. Blend on high for at least 3 minutes, or until completely smooth and the mix has a deep red color.

  2. Pour the mix through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher.

  3. Follow one of the garnish options listed above to finish the mix, serve over ice, and enjoy!

Notes

Even though the mix is strained, small fruit particles left behind may settle to the bottom of the pitcher; just give it a stir and serve.