Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca) is a delicious refreshing drink made with a few simple ingredients and perfect anytime of the year especially on hot summer days!
Agua de plátano is a delicious creamy Mexican drink that turns ripe bananas from bland to grand. Take a simple overripe banana and blend it with milk, a pinch of cinnamon and just a hint of sweetness and you end up with something that’s not only refreshing but so delicious. It’s perfect for sipping on a warm afternoon, or as a sweet little treat to go with any meal. With just two ripe bananas and a few simple ingredients you too can make this refreshing drink at home! And if you’re a fan of fruit-based aguas frescas like this one, you’re also going to love my agua de fresa, it’s got the same vibe going on but with sweet strawberries.
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What is Agua Fresca?
"Agua fresca" translates to "fresh water." Agua frescas are light, refreshing drinks that are made by blending fruit, flowers, seeds, or grains with water and other ingredients like sugar, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and sometimes syrups or food coloring, depending on the recipe. Agua frescas are really easy to prepare and refreshing.
Mexican Agua Frescas
There are many agua frescas enjoyed in Mexico.
You will find aguas made with:
- strawberries
- bananas (this recipe!)
- cantaloupe
- soursop
- watermelon
- grape
- guava
- mango
- prickly pear
- orange
- passion fruit
- tamarindo
- lemon
- pineapple
- jamaica (hibiscus tea)
- horchata
Ingredients
- ripe bananas
- evaporated milk
- sweetened condensed milk
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- water and ice
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements and instructions.
How to Make Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca)/ Como Hacer Agua de Plátano
Step 1: Add bananas, evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Add 3 cups of water to blended mixture and with a large spoon stir to combine. Taste and if too sweet for your liking, add a little extra water. Pour agua de plátano over ice and garnish with cinnamon and a few extra slices of banana. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Agua de plátano is delicious on its own especially on a hot summer day. You can also pair it with other Mexican dishes like carnitas, camarones a la cucaracha and quesadillas rellenas.
Storing
To store, transfer from the blender to another container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Any longer and the agua will slowl start to spoil.
Cathy’s Expert Tips
Use ripe bananas: For the best flavor and sweetness, use ripe bananas that already have a few black spots on the skin.
Blend well: Blend everything really well in the blender, you do not want banana pieces in the drink. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Adjust sweetness: After you have blended everything together, taste for sweetness, you can always add sugar if you would like it sweeter.
Serve cold: For the best refreshing taste, serving the agua fresca over ice or allow the drink to get cold in the refrigerator.
Recipe FAQ’s
Yes, you can use just water, almond or oat milk.
Yes, it will make your drink slightly thicker too.
Agua de plátano is best consumed within 2 days, after 2 days it will start to spoil and change color.
Although you can make it ahead of time, it is best made fresh.
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For a version using food coloring you may want to try Mely’s mix from Mexico in My Kitchen
📖 Recipe
Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca)
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas peeled
- 1 can evaporated milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ice
Toppings
- extra banana slices
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add bananas, evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add 4 cups of water to the blended mixture. With a large spoon stir well to combine. Taste and if too sweet for your liking, add a little extra water.
- Pour agua de plátano over ice and garnish with cinnamon and a few extra slices of banana. Enjoy!
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