Layered Citrus and Spice Agua Fresca Joy
A refreshing layered beverage combining citrus flavors with warm spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup grapefruit juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine orange juice, grapefruit juice, and lime juice in a pitcher.
- Add honey and stir until dissolved.
- Place cinnamon stick and cloves in a small saucepan with water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Strain the spice-infused water into the citrus juice mixture.
- Stir well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- For a stronger spice flavor, steep the spices longer.
- Shake or stir before serving as layers may separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg