Guava Nectar Refreshing Beverage (Print Version)

Naturally sweet guava nectar blended with chilled water and ice for a cooling tropical beverage.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup guava nectar
02 - 1 cup cold water

→ To Serve

03 - 1 cup ice cubes
04 - 2 lime wedges, optional for garnish
05 - Fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish

# Method:

01 - Pour guava nectar and cold water into a pitcher. Stir thoroughly until well blended.
02 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes, distributing evenly between each glass.
03 - Pour the guava mixture over the ice in each glass, filling to the rim.
04 - Top each glass with a lime wedge and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in the time it takes to fill a glass, making it your new go-to when unexpected guests arrive thirsty.
  • The natural sweetness of guava means you're not adding sugar but still getting something that feels like a treat.
  • You can adjust the strength to match your mood—lighter and more refreshing or richer and more indulgent.
02 -
  • If your guava nectar seems too thick or syrupy, add a splash more water—there's no rule saying the ratio must be exact, and your taste buds are the final judge.
  • Using sparkling water instead of still water transforms this into something celebratory without any other effort, a trick I learned when a guest suggested it halfway through a gathering.
03 -
  • Freeze guava nectar in ice cube trays and use them instead of regular ice—as they melt, they intensify the guava flavor rather than diluting it away.
  • Buy your nectar when it's on sale and stockpile it; having bottles waiting in the pantry means you're always two minutes away from something that feels like a small vacation.
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