Create a fresh fruit base for healthy beverages

Use fresh, seasonal fruits to create a base for agua fresca, smoothies and raspados [Mexican shaved ice]. You can choose in-season, local fruit—like tangelos, oranges, cherries and strawberries—and puree them along with some honey, agave nectar or sugar. You also can add aromatics like mint or hibiscus.

Jose M. MartinezSenior Executive Chef, Residential DiningUniversity of CaliforniaBerkeley, CA