How to Make the Perfect Agua de Guayaba Guava Agua Fresca
Mexican · Easy · 12 min · 6 servings
Agua de Guayaba is a fragrant and tropical Mexican guava water recipe made with fresh or canned guavas blended with cold water and lime juice into a beautiful pink and floral refreshing drink. This exotic guava agua fresca captures the distinctive sweet and musky flavor of guava making it a unique and crowd-pleasing summer beverage.
Why this recipe works
This Agua de Guayaba Guava Agua Fresca recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 12 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 75 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:
- 6 medium ripe guavas ends trimmed and roughly chopped
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare and Blend the Guavas
Trim the ends off each guava and roughly chop. Add to a blender with 2 cups of cold water and blend on high for 90 seconds until as smooth as possible.
Step 2: Strain Thoroughly
Pour the blended guava mixture through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into a large pitcher. This step is crucial as guava seeds are very hard so press and strain carefully.
Step 3: Combine and Sweeten
Stir in the remaining cold water, lime juice, sugar, and salt. Mix well until the sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust sweetness since guava sweetness varies greatly by ripeness.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
Refrigerate for 20 minutes until well chilled or serve immediately over lots of ice. The beautiful pink color makes this drink especially stunning in clear glasses.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- fresh guavas → canned guava shells in syrup rinsed of excess syrup which are widely available year-round in Latin grocery stores
- granulated sugar → guava nectar added in small amounts to boost the guava flavor naturally without refined sugar
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not straining thoroughly enough since guava seeds are rock-hard and even small fragments make the drink unpleasant to drink
- Using unripe guavas that are pale inside and not fragrant resulting in a tart and underwhelming flavor that lacks the characteristic guava aroma
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 75 calories, 1g protein, 18g carbs, 0g fat, 3g fiber.
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