Horchata vs Agua Fresca: Which Mexican Drink Wins?

horchata vs agua fresca

Horchata is a specific kind of agua fresca, while agua fresca is the broader Mexican category that includes fruit, flower, seed, grain, and herb drinks. Choose horchata for a sweet, creamy-tasting rice-and-cinnamon beverage that pairs with chile-rich meals; choose fruit or floral agua fresca for a lighter, brighter drink with faster preparation and easier sugar […]