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    Home » All Recipes » Drinks

    Agua Fresca Recipes

    Published: Jul 9, 2020 · Updated: Nov 7, 2024 by Maggie Unzueta

    A collage of agua frescas.

    These thirst-quenching Agua Fresca Recipes are perfect for summer.

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    Agua fresca means “fresh water” in Spanish. These Mexican drinks are made with ripe fruit, sugar, and water. They are non-alcoholic and found at any restaurant, ice cream shops, and street vendors.

    A collage of agua frescas.

    They usually take minutes to make. All you need is ripe fruit, a blender, and strainer. The riper the fruit, the sweeter it will be. Sometimes, sugar is not even necessary.

    These Agua Fresca recipes are a great way to keep hydrated this summer and excellent source of essential vitamins. For those of you 21+, try a spiked agua fresca by adding a splash of vodka or tequila.

    From pineapple to watermelon, there’s something for everyone. Hope you give one of these a try. You never know when you’ll find your new favorite summer sipping drink!

    Table of Contents

    • 1 Agua Frescas Recipes
      • 1.1 Pineapple Agua Fresca, or Agua de Piña
      • 1.2 Watermelon Agua Fresca + VIDEO
      • 1.3 Cantaloupe Agua Fresca (Agua de Melon)
      • 1.4 Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
      • 1.5 Agua de Tamarindo, or Tamarind Water
      • 1.6 Pineapple Banana Agua Fresca
      • 1.7 Agua de Fresa (Strawberry Agua Fresca)
      • 1.8 Agua de Jamaica (Jamaica Drink)
      • 1.9 Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca)

    Agua Frescas Recipes

    Check out this collection of agua frescas. Cool, refreshing, and delicious drinks that will keep you cool this summer. Easy-to-make and easy to drink. You'll enjoy every sip!

    Pineapple Agua Fresca, or Agua de Piña, is a refreshing and light beverage from our friends in Mexico. Delicious and perfect during the warmer months. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Pineapple Agua Fresca, or Agua de Piña

    This yummy Pineapple Agua Fresca is perfect for a sunny summer day. A tall glass of this fruity beverage will quench your thirst on any hot day.

    Two glasses of Watermelon Agua Fresca with black and white straws.

    Watermelon Agua Fresca + VIDEO

    This Watermelon Agua Fresca is perfect for summer gatherings and backyard cookouts. It's ready in minutes and totally delicious.

    Cantaloupe Agua Fresca, or Agua de Melon, is made with ripe, juicy fruit. Refreshing and sweet and perfect for warm weather months. Enjoy! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Cantaloupe Agua Fresca (Agua de Melon)

    Cantaloupe Agua Fresca is light and sweet. Buy the already chopped up cantaloupe in the produce section to make this beverage in minutes. The best non-alcoholic and refreshing drink you'll have this summer!

    Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca served in a glass with ice and surrounded by slices of cucumber and lime wedges.

    Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

    A tall glass filled with Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca and lots of ice... oh yes please! It's easy to beat the heat this summer with this drink. Cool, light, and sweet!

    Agua de Tamarindo, or Tamarind Water, is a classic Mexican agua fresca. This refreshing drink is tart and sweet that you are sure to love. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Agua de Tamarindo, or Tamarind Water

    It doesn't get any more refreshing than this. Agua de Tamarindo is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Pour yourself and glass or two to help quench your summer thirst.

    A glass of pineapple banana agua fresca decorated with a pineapple wedge and surrounded by bananas.

    Pineapple Banana Agua Fresca

    You're going to love this Pineapple Banana Agua Fresca! It's a cool and creamy drink that your tastebuds will love. Be sure to make a big batch. It'll be gone before you know it.

    A glass of Agua de Fresa topped with a whole strawberry next to straws.

    Agua de Fresa (Strawberry Agua Fresca)

    Take one sip of this Strawberry Agua Fresca, and you'll fall madly in love. It tastes just like a yummy strawberry milkshake. Make a big batch! It'll be your new favorite summer drink.

    Agua de Jamaica in a glass with ice and garnished with mint leaves.

    Agua de Jamaica (Jamaica Drink)

    Agua de Jamaica is the easiest drink! Stew the hibiscus flowers and mix with water and sugar. Make for summer or all year long. It goes great with any and all Mexican recipes.

    two glasses of Agua de Plátano, or Banana Agua Fresca, garnished with slices of banana

    Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca)

    Got a few ripe bananas? Don't wait til fall to make banana bread. Make this yummy and creamy Banana Agua Fresca instead. It takes minutes to make and easy to enjoy!

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    Maggie Unzueta is the face behind In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been publishing Mexican recipes and creating delicious recipes since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Linda S

      April 03, 2022 at 3:32 pm

      Please do an horchata recipe.🙏🏼 Thank you! Love your blog!❤️

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 08, 2022 at 11:05 am

        Aww… thank you! I plan to do an horchata recipe and video. Stay tuned!

        Reply
    2. Marysa

      August 01, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      These all look so refreshing. I will have to try some of these. Great for when we are entertaining, too.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        August 03, 2020 at 12:56 pm

        These recipes are amazing. Hope you try them all!

        Reply
    3. Agnes

      July 12, 2020 at 5:20 pm

      Everything looks so refreshingly yum! I would love to try the strawberry agua.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 15, 2020 at 4:17 pm

        Super refreshing and yummy. Hope you try it

        Reply
    4. Swathi

      July 11, 2020 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks for sharing this wonderful Agua Fresca recipes . I need to try few of them.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 12, 2020 at 11:24 am

        Hope you try this recipe is delish!

        Reply
    5. Heather

      July 10, 2020 at 10:26 am

      We tried the watermelon first and love it! Cant wait to make the cucumber.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 12, 2020 at 11:30 am

        So yummy! it’s perfect for summer time!

        Reply
    6. Monica

      July 10, 2020 at 9:08 am

      I love all the different combos you can make. They all look so good and refreshing for a hot summer day.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 12, 2020 at 11:31 am

        They are really refreshing. Hope you try this recipe!

        Reply
    7. Catalina

      July 10, 2020 at 3:22 am

      wow! How many delicious flavors! Love them all and I will try some of them!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 12, 2020 at 11:32 am

        Right? So easy and delicious

        Reply
    8. Cathy Mini

      July 10, 2020 at 2:50 am

      Wow, this is gonna be a perfect summer refreshing drink, I love this and I want to make this on weekend. Yummy

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 12, 2020 at 11:32 am

        Perfect for summer it is indeed! Hope you try it!

        Reply
    9. Gervin Khan

      July 10, 2020 at 1:26 am

      Delicious and refreshing drinks, a perfect summer drinks to drink on this summer heat.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 15, 2020 at 4:17 pm

        Right? perfect recipe for the summer!

        Reply
    10. Shelley R Zurek

      July 09, 2020 at 9:54 pm

      I think the cucumber lime would be my favorite although some of the others look enticing.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 15, 2020 at 4:18 pm

        You can always try the all!

        Reply
    11. Kathy

      July 09, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      All of these drinks look amazing. I’d love to try them all out. Pineapple is one of my favorites, so I’d probably enjoy that one most.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 15, 2020 at 4:18 pm

        All of the are really amazing. Hope you try them all!

        Reply
    12. Pam Wattenbarger

      July 09, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      One of my friends makes a delicious pineapple aqua fresca. It is so good! I’ll have to try your versions too.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 15, 2020 at 4:19 pm

        Isn’t it delicious? hope you try this recipe too

        Reply
    13. Tammy

      July 09, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      I love recipes like this since I live where its hot most of the year. Must try some of these.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 19, 2020 at 10:51 am

        Then this recipe is perfect for you! Hope you try it!

        Reply

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