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Mexican non-alcoholic beverage From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aguas frescas[1][2] (English: cool waters, lit. 'fresh waters') are light non-alcoholic beverages made from one or more fruits, cereals, flowers, or seeds blended with sugar and water. They are popular in Mexico and some other Latin American countries, as well as parts of the United States such as the Southwest. Some of the more common varieties include tamarindo, jamaica, and horchata.
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Aguas frescas are sold by street vendors and are commonly found in convenience stores, restaurants and juice bars.[3]
The terms aguas frescas could lead to confusion in some Spanish speaking countries, as they may refer to bottled soft drinks. For example, in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panamá soft drinks are referred to as "frescos" (short for refresco), which in Mexico means soft drinks. Soft drinks in Guatemala are called "aguas", short for aguas gaseosas, which could easily be confused with the Mexican aguas frescas.
In Mexico, it is common to find aguas frescas in these flavors:
Type | Ingredients |
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Sweet fruits |
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Sour fruits | |
Seeds |
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Cereals | |
Flowers |
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