Banana Agua Fresca | The Mexican Summer Drink

Banana Agua Fresca | The Mexican Summer Drink

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This Banana Agua Fresca is a creamy Mexican drink made with ripe bananas, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, fresh water, and cinnamon. Refreshing, easy to make, and bursting with banana flavor, it is the perfect drink for summer gatherings, afternoon treats, or whenever you need a cool and delicious pick-me-up. Save this authentic Mexican agua fresca recipe for later!

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 6 Makes 64 OZ

Ingredients

▢ 6 bananas (semi-ripe | Divided)
▢ 12 oz (340 g) evaporated milk (1 regular can)
▢ 14 oz (396 g) sweetened condensed milk (1 regular can)
▢ 2 tsp (10 g) vanilla bean paste
▢ 1 tsp (2 g) ground cinnamon
▢ 16 oz (455 g) Spring Water (Cold | 2 cups)
▢ Ice cubes + extra cinnamon (To Serve)

Instructions

NOTE: This recipe makes a full 64 oz | 2 Quart | 1.9 Liters pitcher.
Peel all of the bananas, then slice 2 of them into coins and set them aside.
6 bananas

BLEND SMOOTH

Add the remaining 4 bananas to a blender with the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla bean paste, ground cinnamon, and cold spring water.
Blend until everything is smooth, creamy, and fully combined.
12 oz evaporated milk, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 tsp vanilla bean paste, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 16 oz Spring Water
Add ice to a large pitcher, then toss in the sliced bananas.
Pour the banana mixture over the ice and give it a good stir.
Finish with a little extra cinnamon on top and serve cold. Enjoy Summer!
NOTE: This drink is best enjoyed the day of and really cold!
Ice cubes + extra cinnamon