How to Make Agua de Guayaba (Guava Agua Fresca)
Agua de guayaba is a refreshing Mexican drink that I love to make in the fall when my mom’s guava tree is overflowing with fruit. Guava agua fresca takes just three ingredients to make: fresh guava fruit, water, and a touch of sweetener.
Guavas are oftentimes recognized by their characteristic scent that can admittedly be overwhelming for some. On a recent visit to my mom’s house in Chino, California, I noticed that she had guavas that were all but falling from her tree (this is usually the case with guavas in California in the fall).
The ripe guava fruit was calling my name, so I decided to prepare a delicious agua de guayaba.
FUN FACT: These tropical fruits are great for your skin and full of fiber and antioxidants. They also contain five times the vitamin C found in oranges!
INGREDIENTS
The ingredient you’ll need to make this recipe are quite simple, as long as you can get your hands on some guavas! I love the pink variety for this recipe, but any guayabas will work. Just remember to reduce the quantity if they’re extra large (like the Thai ones). Once you track down some guavas, the only other ingredients you’ll need are water and a little sweetener. I like to use organic cane sugar, agave, honey, simple syrup, or dates to sweeten my drinks.
LOVE GUAVAS? Be sure to check out more guayaba recipes: Atole de Guayaba (Pink Guava Atole), Homemade Guava Jam, and Guava Butter.
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
Prepare the fruit
- Cut off each end of the guavas and then cut them in half.
Blend ingredients
- Working in batches if necessary, process the guavas, sweetener, and 3 cups of water on medium setting for 60 seconds.
Strain ingredients
- Strain the guava water through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove any seeds or remaining pulp. Stir in remaining 3 cups of water.
Chill and enjoy
- When ready to serve, add to a glass with plenty of ice and garnish with a sliced guava or herbs such as rosemary or mint, if desired.
HOW TO STORE AGUA FRESCA
Store agua fresca in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, ensuring it stays fresh and chilled. Stir before serving as ingredients tend to settle at the bottom when sitting.
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- Agua de Naranja Sanguina (Blood Orange Agua Fresca)
- Agua de Avena
- Agua de Piña (Pineapple Agua Fresca)
- Mexican Limonada (Refreshing Sparkling Limeade)
- Agua de Pepino
- Agua de Melón
- Iskiate (Hydrating Chia Drink from Born to Run Book)
- Agua de Tamarindo (Mexican Tamarind Drink)
- Agua de Fresa (Strawberry Agua Fresa), Packed with Vitamin C!
- Kumquat and Carrot Agua Fresca
- Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca
- Watermelon Agua Fresca
- Té de Limón (Lemongrass Tea)
AGUA DE GUAYABA (GUAVA AGUA FRESCA RECIPE)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 guavas small to medium size
- 6 cups water
- 1/4 cup agave nectar or sugar, to taste
Instructions
- Cut off ends of guavas and slice in half.
- Working in batches, blend with 3 cups water and sweetener on medium setting for 60 seconds.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into large pitcher. You may need to agitate the mixture to let the juice through, avoid pushing through the pulp to keep juice light in consistency. Compost or discard seeds and pulp.
- Stir in remaining water.
- Chill and serve over ice. Garnish with sliced fresh slice of guava, strawberry, or fresh herbs such as rosemary or mint.
A Note from Lola
Nutrition
Recipe originally published on November 4, 2014 and updated with images and step-by-step instructions on November 12, 2025.
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Lola Wiarco Dweck
Lola is a Mexican-American recipe developer, writer, and cooking instructor who loves sharing her culture with the world. Growing up in California and spending summers in Mexico, Lola celebrates her family’s Mexican recipes and vibrant culture through Lola’s Cocina.
I can’t believe you picked those guavas from your mom’s garden! They are beautiful. I love the smell of guayabas. It always transports me to my days in Mexico City.
I know – they were literally falling off of her tree! Their aroma totally reminds me of the mercados in Mexico.
I also made cascos de guayaba en almíbar (guavas in syrup) when I was at my mom’s and served them with cream cheese. It’s a delicious dessert the Cubans make really well.
Mi familia le gusta.
That’s great! Guava season is coming soon, too.
We all loved this drink. It was cool and refreshing and not one person had a negative thing to say about it.
Thank you. So happy to hear that you liked it!
I love guayabas. We used to drink something similar when we used to go to Puerto Rico.
I love that most places outside of the US with Latinx influence have their spin on Aguas Frescas!
My guavas were not super ripe and this still tasted great!
Glad to hear! You can always adjust the sweetener based on the sweetness of the fruit.