Agua De Guayaba
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds guava – rinsed, ends trimmed, cut into chunks
- 8 cups water – divided
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice – freshly squeezed
- ice cubes – for serving
Instructions
- 1.
Rinse the guavas, trim the stem ends, and cut into chunks.
- 2.
Add the guava chunks to a blender with 4 cups of the water. Blend until completely smooth, 45–60 seconds.
- 3.
Strain the purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the seeds and excess pulp.
- 4.
Add the granulated sugar and salt to the pitcher and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, 1–2 minutes.
- 5.
Stir in the remaining 4 cups water and the lime juice. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
- 6.
Chill until very cold, 30–60 minutes.
- 7.
Stir, then serve over ice cubes.
Agua de Guayaba is a cool, lightly sweet Mexican agua fresca made from ripe guavas blended with water, then gently sweetened and brightened with a touch of lime. The drink highlights guava’s floral, tropical aroma with a clean, refreshing finish, especially when strained for a silky texture. Served well-chilled over ice, it’s balanced, aromatic, and thirst-quenching without being heavy or overly sugary.
Agua frescas trace their roots to Mexico’s long tradition of turning seasonal fruits, flowers, and seeds into everyday refreshment—think jamaica (hibiscus), tamarindo, and horchata alongside guayaba. Street vendors, market stalls, and family kitchens have long featured these beverages as a way to showcase local produce and beat the heat. Guava, widely grown in Mexico, lends itself perfectly to this format, and Agua de Guayaba has become a beloved staple at taquerías, fiestas, and home tables alike.