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

By Ericka Sanchez

2024 Better Home and Garden Best Cookbook

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!

This cookbook is a celebration of two of the most refreshing Mexican treats that are delicious all year long, but best enjoyed on a warm summer day. Sanchez highlights the traditional flavors of horchata and jamaica, while also providing unique combinations that maintain authenticity, such as avocado coconut.

The book features 40 recipes, which is less than some other options. However, each recipe is simple, only requiring a handful of ingredients and a fraction of the amount of sugar the store-bought versions of these treats would have. If you love sweet over savory, this is the one for you."- Better Homes and Gardens

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!