Jul 17 2026
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Aguas Frescas Recipe

Inspired by Zeffiro's Pizzeria Downtown
Time1h
Serves6

Jamaica, Tamarindo, Horchata

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Ingredients

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Jamaica

Tamarindo

Horchata

Method

Jamaica

  1. 1

    Prepare Jamaica

    In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the dried hibiscus flowers and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the mixture into a pitcher, discarding the flowers. Stir in the sugar and lime juice until dissolved. Chill in the refrigerator.

Tamarindo

  1. 2

    Prepare Tamarindo

    In a bowl, combine tamarind paste with 4 cups of warm water, mixing until fully dissolved. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour over ice in a pitcher and chill.

Horchata

  1. 3

    Prepare Horchata

    Rinse the rice under cold water, then soak in 4 cups of water with the cinnamon stick for at least 4 hours or overnight. Blend the rice mixture until smooth. Strain into a pitcher, add sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, stirring well. Chill before serving.

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