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Mexico’s Aguas Frescas: The World’s Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage of 2024

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Mexico, with its gastronomic diversity, creativity, endless colors, flavors, textures, aromas, and variety of offerings, has once again reached the top of yet another list. Unsurprisingly, the country continues to conquer with its delicious offerings. However, this time it has done so in a rather peculiar category, claiming first place for the best non-alcoholic beverages in the world. Who hasn’t enjoyed a refreshing agua fresca on a hot afternoon to accompany a meal, or simply to stay hydrated on a Sunday afternoon? What about a traditional agua de horchata, jamaica, guayaba, or limón to sweeten your day?

While many associate Mexico with the production of mezcal, pulque, or tequila, according to Taste Atlas, the global flavor encyclopedia responsible for testing and ranking traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants, aguas frescas have been named the best non-alcoholic beverages of 2024. The publication rated aguas frescas 4.7 out of 5 stars, highlighting ingredients such as guayaba, mango, orange, cucumber, tamarind, seeds, cereals, sugar, and water.

¡Aguas frescas!

While traditional Mexican aguas frescas claimed the top spot, countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Greece, Colombia, Venezuela, Thailand, Japan, and Cuba also appeared on the list: Mango Lassi (India) Ceylon Black Tea (Sri Lanka) Chai Masala (India) Espresso Freddo (Greece) Lulada (Colombia) Papelón con Limón (Venezuela) Hōjicha (Japan) Thai Iced Tea (Thailand) Café Cubano (Cuba)

Other Mexican non-alcoholic beverages that Taste Atlas highly rates are: Ponche Navideño, Guarapo, Licuados, Café de olla, Atole, Tejate, Pozol, and Champurrado, among others. These drinks, each with their own unique preparation methods and cultural significance, showcase the incredible diversity of Mexico's drinkable heritage. Aguas Frescas are made from a simple combination of fresh fruits, herbs, and natural sweeteners, offering a refreshing and healthy alternative to sugary sodas and juices, making them a staple in Mexican cuisine. Beyond their taste, aguas frescas are often a symbol of the country's hospitality and street culture, frequently served at family gatherings, local markets, and food stalls across the country.

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Mexico’s Aguas Frescas: The World’s Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage of 2024

Mexico’s Aguas Frescas: The World’s Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage of 2024

From Horchata to Jamaica: a globally recognized refreshing Tradition

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Jean G. Fowler

Jean G. Fowler

Mexico, with its gastronomic diversity, creativity, endless colors, flavors, textures, aromas, and variety of offerings, has once again reached the top of yet another list. Unsurprisingly, the country continues to conquer with its delicious offerings. However, this time it has done so in a rather peculiar category, claiming first place for the best non-alcoholic beverages in the world. Who hasn’t enjoyed a refreshing agua fresca on a hot afternoon to accompany a meal, or simply to stay hydrated on a Sunday afternoon? What about a traditional agua de horchata, jamaica, guayaba, or limón to sweeten your day?

While many associate Mexico with the production of mezcal, pulque, or tequila, according to Taste Atlas, the global flavor encyclopedia responsible for testing and ranking traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants, aguas frescas have been named the best non-alcoholic beverages of 2024. The publication rated aguas frescas 4.7 out of 5 stars, highlighting ingredients such as guayaba, mango, orange, cucumber, tamarind, seeds, cereals, sugar, and water.

¡Aguas frescas!

While traditional Mexican aguas frescas claimed the top spot, countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Greece, Colombia, Venezuela, Thailand, Japan, and Cuba also appeared on the list: Mango Lassi (India) Ceylon Black Tea (Sri Lanka) Chai Masala (India) Espresso Freddo (Greece) Lulada (Colombia) Papelón con Limón (Venezuela) Hōjicha (Japan) Thai Iced Tea (Thailand) Café Cubano (Cuba)

Other Mexican non-alcoholic beverages that Taste Atlas highly rates are: Ponche Navideño, Guarapo, Licuados, Café de olla, Atole, Tejate, Pozol, and Champurrado, among others. These drinks, each with their own unique preparation methods and cultural significance, showcase the incredible diversity of Mexico's drinkable heritage. Aguas Frescas are made from a simple combination of fresh fruits, herbs, and natural sweeteners, offering a refreshing and healthy alternative to sugary sodas and juices, making them a staple in Mexican cuisine. Beyond their taste, aguas frescas are often a symbol of the country's hospitality and street culture, frequently served at family gatherings, local markets, and food stalls across the country.

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