Aguas Frescas & Paletas: Refreshing Mexican Drinks and Frozen Treats, Traditional and Reimagined

It wouldn’t be summer in Mexico without aguas frescas and paletas—fresh-made Mexican drinks and popsicles in a variety of fruity and flowery flavors. Now you can bring the refreshing, authentic tastes of Mexico to your own backyard!

Ericka Sanchez of the popular culinary website Nibbles & Feasts delivers 40 easy recipes for anyone who loves traditional Mexican fare. Ranging from familiar flavors like horchata and lime to more unique combinations like Hibiscus & Spiced Orange, Mint Blackberry, and Avocado Coconut, the recipes in Aguas Frescas & Paletas uses less sugar than traditional Mexican treats and simple ingredients that can all be found at your local supermarket. All drinks are alcohol-free and perfect to share with your family! !Buen provecho!

ISBN-13: 9781641704595

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Familius

Publication Date: 04-13-2021

Pages: 128

Product Dimensions: 9.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

Ericka Sanchez is a recipe developer, food stylist, and the creator of the award-winning culinary website nibblesandfeasts.com. Ericka's cooking style is inspired by her life as a bicultural Latina living in California and her cherished memories in the kitchen with her grandmother and mother in Mexico. Ericka was born in Torreón Coahuila, Mexico, and immigrated with her family to El Paso, Texas, at eight years old.

Table of Contents

Aguas Frescas:
Horchata
Mandarin
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe Seed Horchata
Cucumber Chia
Green Prickly Pear
Hibiscus and Spiced Orange
Mint Blackberry
Minty Red Prickly Pear
Oatchata
Plum
Strawberry Orange Beet
Tepache (fermented pineapple peel)
Watercress Pineapple
Guava and Cinnamon
Papaya and Mango
Chayote
Alfalfa Lime
Strawberry Almond Horchata
Grapefruit Aloe
Pineapple Cucumber and Basil

Paletas:
Arroz con Leche
Avocado Coconut
Banana Dulce de Leche
Burnt Milk with Pecans
Café de Olla
Cantaloupe Cucumber
Classic Lime
Coconut Lime
Guava and Coconut
Hibiscus Watermelon
Mango and Chamoy
Mexican Chocolate
Corn
Ensueño de Naranja (Orange Cream)
Tricolor (Kiwi, Coconut, Watermelon)
Strawberry Tres Leches
Tamarind