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''Aguas frescas'' ( en, cool waters, lit=fresh waters, italic=yes) are light
''Aguas frescas'' ( en, cool waters, lit=fresh waters, italic=yes) are light non-alcoholic beverage
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s made from one or more fruits, cereals, flowers, or seeds blended with sugar and water. They are popular in Mexico and some other Latin American
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countries, as well as parts of the United States such as the Southwest
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. Some of the more common varieties include , , and .
''Aguas frescas'' are sold by street vendors and are commonly found in convenience store
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s, restaurant
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s and juice bars
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.
Terminology
The terms ''aguas frescas'' could lead to confusion in some Spanish speaking countries, as they may refer to bottledsoft drink
A soft drink (see § Terminology for other names) is a drink that usually contains water (often carbonated), a sweetener, and a natural and/or artificial flavoring. The sweetener may be a sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, a su ...
s. For example, in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panamá soft drinks are referred to as "''frescos''" (short for ''refresco''), which in Mexico means soft drinks. Soft drinks in Guatemala are called "''aguas''", short for ''aguas gaseosas'', which could easily be confused with the Mexican ''aguas frescas''.Types
In Mexico, it is common to find ''aguas frescas'' in these flavors:See also
*Licuado
Licuados (also known regionally as batidos) are a Latin American handmade blended beverage similar to smoothies, made with milk, fruit, and usually ice. They are also sometimes called "preparados" (meaning "prepared").
Licuados and other fresh fr ...
s
*Paletas
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*Samalamig
Samalamig, also known as palamig, is a collective term for various Filipino sweet chilled beverages that usually include jelly-like ingredients. They come in various flavors, and are commonly sold by street vendors as refreshments. Typical in ...
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