agua fresca
noun
agua fres·ca
ˈä-gwə-ˈfre-skə 
plural aguas frescas
ˈä-gwəz-ˈfre-skəz
or less commonly agua frescas
or less commonly agua frescas
: a beverage consisting of water and sugar with fruits, grains, or seeds added for flavoring
Tamarind is one of the most common flavors of agua fresca in Mexico …—
Fany Gerson
Fany GersonMost lime aguas frescas in Mexico City taste like a tangier version of lemonade. My recipe is slightly different, as it uses brown sugar instead of white …—Lesley Téllez
Lesley TéllezThese flashy agua frescas are served in barrel-shaped cups topped with fruit …—Fielding Buck
Fielding Buck… an agua fresca served in a quart Mason jar.—Alison Cook
Alison CookExamples of agua fresca in a Sentence
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Just sit at the bar and drink a passionfruit agua fresca.
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Cat Carter and chef Eric Ferguson’s tasting menus are more than meets the eye at L’Ostrica.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
No-mosa classic or fresca: Lyre’s sparkling with agua fresca or fresh OJ (brunch only).
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
To make the agua fresca: Blend cucumber, honeydew, mint, sugar, and water until smooth, then strain.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Shake gin and agua fresca with ice, strain into a Collins glass filled with ice, and top with sparkling water.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Another is a tart take on an agua fresca served in a chamoy- and Tajín-rimmed glass.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The meat eaters can try the Venga street tacos ($12) — classically made with barbacoa, onions and cilantro.
Bonus: On your drive home, stop at Pepe's Cafe in Ozona for the catfish tacos and a giant agua fresca.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Don’t forget to order agua fresca to wash it all down.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 1 Oct. 2024
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Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
No-mosa classic or fresca: Lyre’s sparkling with agua fresca or fresh OJ (brunch only).
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
To make the agua fresca: Blend cucumber, honeydew, mint, sugar, and water until smooth, then strain.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Shake gin and agua fresca with ice, strain into a Collins glass filled with ice, and top with sparkling water.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Another is a tart take on an agua fresca served in a chamoy- and Tajín-rimmed glass.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
The meat eaters can try the Venga street tacos ($12) — classically made with barbacoa, onions and cilantro.
Bonus: On your drive home, stop at Pepe's Cafe in Ozona for the catfish tacos and a giant agua fresca.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
Don’t forget to order agua fresca to wash it all down.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Agua fresca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agua%20fresca. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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