Quench your thirst and indulge in the vibrant flavors of aguas frescas, the beloved traditional beverages that are a staple in Mexican culture. Because I suspect that half of you (or more!) are melting, just like I am here in Texas, I've put together a carefully curated collection of aguas frescas recipes that capture the essence of this time-honored tradition.
Discover a variety of delightful concoctions that will transport you to the heart of Mexico. These are child-friendly recipes to engage your kids in the kitchen. Get ready to savor the taste of summer with these cool and invigorating aguas frescas recipes that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Mexico!
This post contains affiliate links.What are Aguas Frescas?
Aguas frescas are refreshing beverages that have become an integral part of Mexican culinary and cultural heritage. Literally translating to "fresh waters," these drinks are typically made by blending fresh fruits, flowers, or seeds with water and a touch of sweetener. The result is a cool and revitalizing drink that captures the essence of the ingredients used. From the classic flavors like horchata and Jamaica to creative combinations featuring fruits like pineapple, watermelon, or mango, aguas frescas offer a delicious way to beat the heat and quench your thirst while immersing yourself in the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine.
Aguas Frescas Recipes
Here's a list of some classic flavors - with a few exotic ones thrown in!
- First! There are so many great recipes on Kids Are Great Cooks! I'm listing this page first because it's a lot of fun and inspiring for children to see other kids making delicious things in the kitchen.
- SweetLife is always my first go-to for any authentic recipe and Vianney does not disappoint. Check out her Agua De Piña, Agua Fresca de Aguacate, Agua de Chayote, and Agua de Sandia.
- Silvia at MamaLatinaTips.com is my next stop. (You might know Silvia from winning the Great American Recipe on PBS!) Her recipes include Easy Mexican Strawberry Agua Fresca, Kiwi Fruit Agua Fresca Recipe, Quince Agua Fresca, and Guava Agua Fresca.
- You might also enjoy these recipes that Yvette shares on Muy Bueno Cookbook : Agua de Melón and my personal favorite flavor: Agua de Jamaica. (She has a few others on her site, but they're geared for adults, if you know what I mean.)
- But the QUEEN of aguas frescas is Ericka Sanchez from Nibbles and Feasts. She has a couple of great ones on her site - Coconut Pecan Agua Fresca and Agua Fresca de Café - but she literally wrote the book on these drinks (and paletas!). Grab your copy by clicking the image or link below!
Aguas Frescas & Paletas: Refreshing Mexican Drinks and Frozen Treats, Traditional and Reimagined
by Ericka Sanchez
by Ericka Sanchez
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- AGUA DE PEPINO 🥒🍋(CUCUMBER AGUA FRESCA) + VIDEO: just 4 ingredients for this refreshing cucumber agua fresca from Mamá Maggie's Kitchen!
- COCONUT MANGO AGUA FRESCA is for all the Tajín lovers! Wow.
- This Mixed Melon, Lime and Coconut Agua Fresca is from Pati Jinich's site and looks really good.
- For the RaddishKids fans, here's a Watermelon Agua Fresca recipe that you can print and make.
- Print this Healthy Agua Fresca recipe from WholeKidsFoundation.org. Which flavor would you choose?
