Agua fresca

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/agua-fresca

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the beverage classification?Light, non-alcoholic, blended drinks
2. What is the core components?Fruits, cereals, flowers, seeds, water, and sugar
3. Why is agua fresca a good drink for hot days?It’s served chilled over ice, uses natural ingredients, and has less sugar than many sodas, making it a tasty and healthier choice for staying cool.
4. How do you make a simple agua fresca?Mash or blend your chosen ingredient with water, add sugar to taste, stir, strain the mixture, and pour it over ice.

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