How to Make the Perfect Agua de Guayaba Guava
Mexican · Easy · 10 min · 6 servings
Agua de guayaba is a floral and fragrant Mexican guava agua fresca made from fresh or canned guavas blended with water, lime juice, and sugar for a uniquely tropical pink drink. This traditional Mexican beverage has a distinctive sweet and musky guava flavor that makes it one of the most exotic and memorable agua fresca varieties available.
Why this recipe works
This Agua de Guayaba Guava recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 10 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 70 calories with 1g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 8 medium fresh ripe guavas quartered or 2 cups canned guava
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Blend the Guavas
Wash and quarter the fresh guavas, removing any damaged spots but leaving the seeds and skin on. Add to a blender with 2 cups of cold water and blend on high speed for about 60 seconds until smooth.
Step 2: Strain Thoroughly
Pour the blended guava mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing firmly to extract all the pink juice. Guava seeds are hard so straining is essential for a smooth drink.
Step 3: Sweeten and Serve
Add the remaining cold water, lime juice, sugar, and salt to the pitcher and stir until the sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust sweetness and acidity, then serve over ice with lime slices.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- fresh guavas → canned guava nectar diluted with water as a more accessible alternative in areas without fresh guava
- granulated sugar → honey which complements the floral guava flavor particularly well
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not straining the guava thoroughly enough leaves hard guava seeds in the drink which are unpleasant to drink through
- Using unripe guavas which are green and very firm produces a bitter and astringent flavor so use only soft fragrant guavas
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 70 calories, 1g protein, 17g carbs, 1g fat, 3g fiber.
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