Aguas Frescas & Paletas

Thank you to NetGalley + the publisher for a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

It's been pretty hot around here lately, so I've definitely been on the hunt for tasty recipes to cool down with! I'm not great about staying hydrated, so anything that will make me drink more fluids is always a welcome addition.

I love that these recipes don't require a lot of equipment or ingredients to make -- just a blender, strainer, large pitcher, large spoon with a long handle, and a citrus squeezer (to make life easier)!

Each recipe contains a short intro, serving size, ingredient list, and the directions. Most of them have ~5 ingredients or less. The paleta recipes will be great inspo for me to break out my frozen pop molds again. :]

I think the hardest thing will be deciding which recipe to start with -- I had no idea horchata was so easy to make, but I'm looking forward to making that (plus the oatchata, strawberry orange beet cooler, cantaloupe cooler, avocado coconut pops, and the corn pops...)!

This book is insanely beautiful and will be sure to make you thirsty and craving aguas frescas and paletas. The recipes are easy-to-follow and accessible, and the design of the book is bright and colorful and will make a beautiful addition to anyone's shelf! I'm excited to try ALL these recipes but especially those for oat-chata, banana cajeta pops, and pineapple cucumber basil cooler! Will save this as a gift idea for friends!!

Aquas Frescas & Paletas by Ericka Sanchez

Aquas Frescas & Paletas is an easy to use colorful cookbook full of quick refreshing recipes. With summer right around the corner, I found these easy recipes both tasty and perfect for the heat. I particularly enjoyed the TriColor Pops, finding the flavors amazing. The kids enjoyed these homemade treats. The Orange And Yogurt pops give you a creamsicle feel. I definitely recommend diving into the summer with some new, and tasty, ways to beat the heat.

Aguas Frescas & Paletas is a different type of cookbook that encases the Mexican culture and provides us with delicious authentic recipes to enjoy all year round, especially during the summer months. My oldest daughter actually works with a local food truck that sells aguas frescas at markets, so I am familiar with this refreshing beverage.

The imagery is beautiful and I feel like it captures the essence of the recipes, with fresh fruits, floral patterns, vivid colors paying homage to Mexican culture. The recipes are simple, easy to follow and the flavor combinations sound amazing. We don't often buy popsicles because of all the unnecessary sugars, additives and food dyes so I really appreciate the paletas and I know my kids will love them. It makes me feel better about popsicles as well because of the straight forward ingredients and the fact that they're packed full of fruit. Mango & Chamoy Pops will be made for momma! HAH!

While this is a book with less recipes that we may be used to in a cookbook, I wouldn't change anything about it. In fact, I'll be making these throughout the summer, starting tomorrow.

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Summer might be coming to an end here but our love for refreshing drinks and icy treats is eternal! That's exactly why I picked up this book.
This book is divided into two sections: Aguas Frescas and Paletas. The first has 21 recipes, while the second offers 19. The introduction takes you on a nostalgic journey through the author's childhood, and a "Definitions" chapter explains things about the recipes, necessary equipment, sweeteners, and more.
Each recipe boasts a vibrant picture of the finished product, and stunning photos pop out between chapters, bringing the book to life.
Chayote, a veggie I usually use in stir-fries, gets a surprising makeover in this book – a juice recipe I'm definitely trying soon! There are also personal stories and recipe notes accompanying each recipe, making them more than just instructions; they're little pockets of knowledge about each dish.
The descriptions of ingredients, like cajeta and piloncillo cones, etc. are accompanied by beautiful color photos, adding another delightful touch.
This book offers a delicious mix of traditional favorites like Horchata alongside innovative creations that use chayote, aloe vera, and other unexpected ingredients for juices, and even corn, tamarind, cheese, and amaranth for paletas!
I loved reading through this book and enjoyed the mouthwatering pictures. I can't wait to try out some of these recipes myself.
If you love Mexican cuisine or love juices and popsicles, then this book is the one you need!

Thank you Familius and NetGalley for a copy of Aguas Frescas & Paletas!

"This cookbook is a celebration of two of the most refreshing Mexican treats that are delicious all year long, but best enjoyed on a warm summer day. Sanchez highlights the traditional flavors of horchata and jamaica, while also providing unique combinations that maintain authenticity, such as avocado coconut."

I was SO excited to see this on NetGalley - I ran to request it! The perfect recipe book for summer. I'm surprised to see how accessible and easy it is to make these Mexican treats even though I live in Canada. I'm most excited to try Papaya and Mango Cooler, Tamarind Pops, & Oatchata!

The book itself is readable, the author's personal stories has it's own background/graphic, and it has gorgeous photos that will make you crave the drinks and paletas!

This book is an absolute delight, from the images to the recipes themselves! A great cookbook or recipe needs to allow me to see the outcome visually. Similar to knowing the destination when I am driving or walking to a place, seeing a picture of the desired outcome of a recipe inspires me and provides me with direction. The Aguas Frescas & Paletas book has one of the most beautiful images of plates, desserts, and beverages, and the production value is superb! The recipes are well explained even to someone not of Mexican descent like me. This book is great and the recipes are so refreshing!

Aguas Frescas & Paletas is the perfect summer cookbook full of vibrant and refreshing recipes to keep you cool all summer long, Aguas frescas and paletas are two of my favorite treats that I can now make in the comfort of my home. The recipes are easy to follow and use kitchen tools that everyone has lying around in their kitchen. Some of my favorite recipes include Strawberry Tres Leches Pops, Mango & Chamoy Pops, Minty Red Prickly Pear & Raspberry Cooler, and the Strawberry Almond Horchata.

I adore Mexican food but have never tasted Aguas Frescas & Paletas. This gorgeous cookbook with stunning photos and 40 delicious recipes for non-alcoholic Mexican drinks and treats will allow me to make them at home. Hurrah. A wonderful gift for anyone who loves Mexican fare!

This marks the first book that I have read about paletas and aguas frescas, and I feel very fortunate to have come across it.
The recipes are practical, nuanced, and the book contains fabulous colours, photos and tips.

Aguas Frescas & Paletas is one of the most gorgeous, well put together drink recipe books I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading through. The photos are beautiful and each recipe and photo has the ability to make you crave it with just one glance!

All of the recipes, while mouth-watering delicious, are extremely easy to make for beginners and the experienced chef. They also do not require any newfangled kitchen tools or appliances, which I truly appreciate.

Some of my favorite recipes for aguas frescas in this book include the:
-Cantaloupe Cooler
-Horchata
-Strawberry Orange Beet Cooler
-Pineapple Cucumber Basil Cooler

Some of my favorite recipes for paletas in this book include the:
-Rice Pudding Pops
-Mexican Chocolate Pops
-Tamarind Pops
-TriColor Pops
-Cantaloupe Cucumber Pops
-Corn (Elote) Pops

This book is full of recipes that everyone will love. From the person with the most basic tastes, to the most adventurous person you know, you’ll find something to please everyone, for every occasion!

This is a book that I’ll definitely purchase to keep on my cookbook shelf for those hot summer days when nothing but a cold Mexican treat will beat the heat!

Great job with this one, Ericka Sanchez. It’s a keeper for sure. I look forward to experiencing more of your amazing recipes in the future.

I’d like to give a huge thank you to NetGalley and Familius for gifting me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest, unbiased review!

Tried some of these and omg they are delicious! My kids won’t stop asking to make them more. I am trying all of them out.