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Alfalfa Water (Agua de Alfalfa)

Name: Alfalfa Water (Agua de Alfalfa)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 100 g Fresh alfalfa sprouts; 4 Limes; 100 g Sugar; 1500 ml Water

10 min (10 prep + 0 cook) Easy 6 servings Nacional

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: 24 Mar 2026 · Updated: 26 Mar 2026

Green alfalfa fresh water with lime, herbal and revitalising.

About this recipe

Alfalfa water with lime is one of the healthiest and most refreshing fresh waters in the Mexican tradition.

History & Origin

Alfalfa, originally from Central Asia, arrived in Mexico with the Spanish during the sixteenth century as livestock fodder. However, Mexican culinary ingenuity transformed it into the key ingredient of one of the country's most emblematic fresh waters. Alfalfa water became popular in urban Mexican markets during the twentieth century. Professional lucha libre wrestlers popularised its consumption in the 1960s. Today, alfalfa water is experiencing a new wave of popularity both in Mexico and amongst the Mexican diaspora.

Estimated cost

£2.40

Total cost

£0.40

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

Calories

Protein

Carbohydrates

0.3g

Fat

Fibre

10mg

Sodium

* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.

Method

1
Thoroughly wash 2 cups of fresh alfalfa sprouts under cold running water.
💡 Fresh alfalfa can be found at markets or health food shops.
2
Blend the alfalfa with 2 cups of water, the juice of 4 limes and half a cup of sugar until bright green.
3
Strain through a fine sieve over a large jug. Discard the fibre.
4
Add 1 litre of cold water. Stir well and adjust sweetness or lime acidity. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5
Serve well chilled with plenty of ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
💡 For a more complete version, add a chunk of pineapple when blending.