Guava Agua Fresca, Aromatic, Easy and Fast

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Guava agua fresca, also known in Mexico as agua de guayaba, both surprises and refreshes. If you've never tried it, its floral and fruity aromas will fill the air and your senses, and make you wish you had discovered it sooner.

A glass with guava agua fresca on a wooden table

You need just 3 ingredients to make it, and it's ideal for sunny days or anytime you have a gathering of family and friends.

I grew up with a guava tree in my backyard. I loved inviting my cousins and my friends over to climb that tree. We would pick as many guavas as possible and then sit on a branch eating delicious fruit together.

At times, we ate so many we had difficulty climbing out of the tree. I hope you enjoy this traditional Mexican guava agua fresca as much as I do.

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What is a Guava?

Guava is a fruit native to tropical America and, according to Waverley Root, there are approximately 150 species of guava in the world. They belong to the genus Psidium, Greek for “pomegranate,” Root says it was probably so named because the many small hard seeds enclosed by the pulp recall the pomegranate.

Currently, you can also find them in other parts of the world, like Portugal, Hawaii, and India, just to name a few. In the United States, they are grown commercially in Florida, but you can also find them in private gardens in southern California. I wish I had a tree at my house!

They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with yellow to pinkish skin, and with pale yellow to red flesh.

When in season, we use guavas in smoothies, cakes, desserts, Christmas punch as well as this guava agua fresca. My favorite way to eat them is fresh, picked from the tree.

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raw guavas in a bowl

The Benefits of Guava

Rich in minerals and fiber, some species offer higher vitamin C content than citrus. Guavas are a good source of folate, vitamin A and potassium, too.

So, guava agua fresca satisfies not only our taste but our body's needs as well.

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Glass with guava agua fresca and ice seeing from the top

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Guava Agua Fresca

It makes 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 lb guavas, washed and cut in quarters
  • 3/4 – 1 cup sugar, depending on sweetness of the guavas. Start with 3/4 cup
  • 6 cups of water, divided
  • Ice

Equipment

Process

Place guavas, sugar and 3 cups of water in a blender or food processor. Mix until well combined.

Strain guava mixture into the pitcher, pour in the rest of the water.

Adjust sugar, add ice and serve.

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guava agua fresca
4.85 from 26 votes

Guava Agua Fresca

Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 111kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb guavas washed and cut in quarters
  • 3/4 – 1 cup sugar depending on sweetness of the guavas. Start with 3/4 cup
  • 6 cups water divided
  • Ice

Instructions

  • Place guavas, sugar and 3 cups of water in a blender or food processor. Mix until well combined.
  • Strain guava mixture into the pitcher, pour in the rest of the water.
  • Adjust sugar, add ice and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Guava Agua Fresca
Amount per Serving
Calories
111
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
10
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
237
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
354
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
129
mg
156
%
Calcium
 
16
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Cold Beverages & Aguas Frescas
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: How do you make guava agua fresca, How to make Mexican aguas frescas, what can I make with a guava
Author: Silvia Martinez
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