Agua de Guayaba
Recipe for agua de guayaba, a fresh fruit drink prepared with guavas typically served with the afternoon meal or "comida."
Servings: 6 glasses
Calories: 122kcal
Ingredients
- 6 or 7 guavas
- ½ cup sugar
- 6 cups of water
Instructions
- Rinse the guavas in freshwater.
- Cut the guavas in half.
- Place the cut guavas in your blender jar.
- Add half the sugar.
- Fill the blender jar with water.
- Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour the mixture into a half-gallon pitcher.
- Add about 2 cups of water to fill the pitcher.
- Stir.
- Taste and add the rest of the sugar to if necessary before serving.
Notes
- The juice from 1 lime adds a nice tang to the drink.
- Served lightly chilled or over ice.
- The drink will separate in the refrigerator just give it a good stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 194mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.2mg