Aguas Frescas

Traditional Mexican agua frescas — refreshing fruit and flower infusions served ice-cold. From tart hibiscus to creamy horchata, these simple drinks are perfect for warm days.

6 recipes in this collection

Agua de Horchata

A creamy Mexican-style rice drink flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, served thoroughly chilled over ice.

⏱ 260 min

Agua de Melón

Ripe cantaloupe blended with cold water into a lightly sweet, fragrant Mexican-style agua fresca.

⏱ 10 min

Agua de Jamaica

A classic Mexican agua fresca made by steeping dried hibiscus flowers and lightly sweetening the tart, ruby-red infusion. Serve ice-cold.

⏱ 30 min

Agua de Piña

Fresh pineapple blended with cold water and just enough sugar to balance its natural acidity. Bright, tropical, and refreshing.

⏱ 15 min

Agua de Sandía

Fresh watermelon blended with cold water and lime for an exceptionally simple, refreshing summer agua fresca.

⏱ 10 min

Banana Agua Fresca

A sweet, creamy banana agua fresca made with banana, cinnamon, vanilla, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and plenty of ice.

⏱ 10 min

VegetarianGluten-FreeNut-Free