Food doesn't taste the same without a good refreshing drink. Pozole should be accompanied by jamaica water and tinga tostadas with horchata. Now, these refreshing drinks have gained recognition from the international community, as the portal TasteAtlas awarded aguas frescas as the best non-alcoholic drink in the world.  

Mexican aguas frescas are everywhere and accompany us in restaurants and street stalls. They are made with simple water, fruit pulp, and a lot of ice, although some require spices like cinnamon.  

Furthermore, the varieties of fruit waters are almost limitless, as it is very common to find flavors like jamaica, lemon with chia, tamarind, rice horchata, alfalfa, pineapple, papaya, mango, guanábana, orange, and much more. Below, we tell you more about the best drink in the world! 

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When it comes to beverages, Mexican cuisine offers a multitude of flavored waters to accompany all kinds of snacks and street food. However, this is not a recent invention, as the Aztecs prepared similar drinks. 

According to the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Aztecs made aguas frescas by mixing and mashing fruits, flowers, and water to refresh themselves during their travels. Many years later, during the Porfirio Díaz era, these drinks would be known as sodas. 

TasteAtlas, the self-proclaimed encyclopedia of flavor, has become an important authority in the gastronomic industry. Every week, it publishes new rankings to award the best recipes, desserts, and even beverages. A couple of days ago, the portal awarded Mexican aguas frescas as the best non-alcoholic drink in the world.  

This is a great recognition for the country's gastronomy, as it emphasizes the importance of traditional drinks and their relevance. Furthermore, the top 10 drinks were as follows: 

1. Aguas frescas from Mexico 

2. Mango lassi from India 

3. Black tea from Ceylon, Sri Lanka 

4. Masala chai from India 

5. Espresso Freddo from Greece 

6. Lulada from Colombia 

7. Papelón con limón from Venezuela 

8. Hōjicha from Japan 

9. Iced tea from Thailand 

10.  Coffee from Cuba 

As you can see, the competition for first place was very fierce, so Mexican aguas frescas are truly delicious and irresistible. What is your favorite drink? 

If you want to enjoy the best drinks from around the world, we have great news for you, as at kiwilimón we have a great selection of aguas frescas for you to accompany all your meals. Here are the step-by-step videos! 

Now that you know a little more about the origin of these drinks, learn to prepare new flavors of aguas frescas with our recipes, you will love them!