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Try this dairy-free agua de mazapán for a sweet, refreshing, and peanut-infused agua fresca. Featuring one of the most iconic candies in Mexico, it’s a drink you need to try at least once.

Serve it alongside your favorite spicy meals or as an afternoon treat!

Vegan Agua de Mazapán
A sweet, light, and refreshing agua de mazapán

📖 About

Aguas frescas have been made famous by Mexico, and there are now countless preparations and variations. The flavor we’ll be sharing today is not only delicious, but it’s also extremely quick and easy to make!

What is agua de mazapán?

Mazapán candy is Mexico’s answer to traditional almond-based marzipan, and it’s made from a simple mix of peanuts and powdered sugar.

The most well-known brand to make this famous treat is de la Rosa. Their bright yellow box with a red rose on the front is unmistakable and synonymous with mazapán candy.

Of course, agua de mazapán turns this famous peanut treat into a refreshing drink. It was only a matter of time before someone came up with this brilliant idea.

A typical recipe usually contains some combination of mazapán candy, various types of milk (condensed, whole, evaporated), vanilla, and water. It’s served over ice for an incredibly creamy and cool treat.

Is agua de mazapán vegan?

We haven’t come across any dairy-free agua de mazapán recipes yet, so we decided to swap out the typical milk varieties with almond milk! It’s lighter, healthier, and 100% plant-based.

You can use your favorite plant milk in place of almond, but we found the consistency to be the best for an extra refreshing mazapán drink.

History

It is thought that during the Aztec period, voyagers traveling to and from Tenochtitlan would collect fresh fruits and mix them with water. These were the first healthy, nutritious, and hydrating forms of aguas frescas.

In modern-day Mexico, you can find these drinks made with grains (such as horchata), flowers (like agua de jamaica), or fruit (agua de melón).

You can also find creamy versions of aguas frescas called “cremositas.” That’s what we’ll be making today with this mazapán recipe.

Serving

Serve your mazapán agua fresca chilled or over ice for the most refreshing experience.

If you’re feeling hungry, try pairing this drink with some delicious Mexican desserts like:

Whatever your dessert preference is, rest assured this recipe is both vegan and gluten-free!

de la Rosa Candies, Vanilla, and Almond Milk
The infamous mazapán de la Rosa

🍲 Key ingredients

For a complete ingredient list and step-by-step guide, scroll down to our recipe card.

Mazapán

Taste: all the sweet, creamy, and peanut-infused flavors of Mexican mazapán make this agua fresca recipe irresistibly good. It provides a silky smooth texture and the perfect touch of sweetness. If you’ve never tried mazapán, you’ve been missing out!

Health: although we’re aware this sugary treat isn’t a healthy food, we thought it would be a great time to share an interesting fact about peanuts. Consuming unsaturated fats (like the ones found in peanuts) has shown a positive correlation in reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke.

For more information, check out our detailed guide on mazapán.

Almond milk

Taste: giving the “cremosita” factor in this agua de mazapán recipe is none other than light, nutty, and slightly sweet almond milk. Because of its thinner consistency, almond milk won’t make you feel weighed down. But, feel free to try other plant milk varieties if you prefer!

Health: almond milk is low both low in sugar and calories and high in vitamin E and calcium. Since a large majority of the human population suffers from lactose intolerance, give your tummy a break by switching to plant-based milk alternatives.

Close Up of Vegan Agua de Mazapán
Almond milk to the rescue

Vanilla

Taste: vanilla provides a subtle elevation of flavor that is crucial in bringing everything else together. In this agua fresca, it’s only fitting to use Mexican vanilla (of course) for the deep, creamy, and spiced elements it brings to the table.

Health: vanillin, the plant compound found in vanilla, carries many health benefits like antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. Pretty impressive!

Almond Milk and Mazapanes in a Blender
Add all of the ingredients to a blender

🔪 Instructions

If you have questions about this agua de mazapán recipe, don’t forget to check out our FAQ section at the bottom of this post.

Step 1: add the mazapanes, almond milk, water, and vanilla to a blender. Mix on high until no clumps remain, about 30-60 seconds.

Vegan Agua de Mazapán in a Blender
Blend everything until no clumps remain

Step 2: transfer your drink to a large pitcher or jar. Let the mixture chill in your fridge for an hour or two, or serve it immediately over ice. Happy drinking!

🌡️ Storage

It’s never a bad idea to keep a pitcher of agua de mazapán in your fridge — especially in the summertime. Here are the best ways to store it.

Fridge

This mazapán drink should last in the fridge for about 3-4 days. It’s always better to store aguas frescas in glass mason jars or pitchers so the flavors stay fresh for longer.

Freezer

If you can’t finish the whole recipe in time, keep it in your freezer for up to 6 months.

Vegan Agua de Mazapán
A unique way to enjoy mazapán candy!

💭 Pro tips

We’d like to share some tips and tricks we learned while experimenting with this dairy-free agua de mazapán recipe:

  • Skip the milk. If you want to cut the cost of the recipe or aren’t a fan of plant milk, just use water. It’s still delicious!
  • Adjust the sweetness. If you prefer a sweeter agua de mazapán, add one de la Rosa at a time. Alternatively, take a few out if you think the recipe is too sweet.
  • Rim the glass. If you’re feeling fancy, try rimming the glass with agave syrup and crumbled mazapán.
  • Switch up the milk. Other plant milk varieties like rice, oat, or cashew all make good alternatives to almond milk.
  • Make your own mazapán candy. If you’d like to make everything from scratch, try a homemade mazapán recipe instead of store-bought.

🍴 Tasting notes

We’re quite confident you’re going to love this dairy-free agua de mazapán as much as we do. It’s:

  • Creamy
  • Sweet
  • Light
  • Refreshing
  • Peanut-infused

If you try this agua de mazapán recipe, please rate it and leave us a comment below! Want to stay up-to-date with new recipes? Subscribe to our newsletter or connect with Broke Bank Vegan on social media. Happy eating!

Vegan Agua de Mazapán

Agua de Mazapán

Mitch and Justine
Try this dairy-free agua de mazapán for a sweet, refreshing, and peanut-infused agua fresca. Featuring one of the most iconic candies in Mexico, it's a drink you need to try at least once.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Mexican, Vegan
Servings 6 servings
Calories 146 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Pitcher or jar
  • Glasses

Ingredients
 

  • 6 mazapanes* ($1.06)
  • 2 cups plain almond milk ($1.84)
  • 1 cup water ($0.01)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.11)
  • Ice to serve

Instructions
 

  • Add the mazapanes, almond milk, water, and vanilla to a blender. Mix on high until no clumps remain, about 30-60 seconds.
  • Transfer to a large pitcher or jar. Let the mixture chill in your fridge for an hour or two, or serve it immediately over ice. Happy drinking!

Video

YouTube video

Notes

  • You can purchase De la Rosa mazapanes or make your own.
  • Optional ingredients are not reflected in the price or calories of our recipes.
  • We calculate nutritional information for our recipes with Cronometer.
  • Recipe cost calculations are based on ingredients local to us and may vary from recipe-to-recipe.
  • All prices are in USD.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.5g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 8.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 119.6mg | Potassium: 76.1mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 11.3g | Vitamin A: 3.5IU | Calcium: 117.7mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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♻️ Similar recipes

For more delicious dairy-free drinks, check out our:

  • Horchata for another creamy agua fresca made from a base of rice and cinnamon.
  • Pitahaya agua fresca to try a tropical drink packed with flavor and health benefits!
  • Agua de guayaba for a fresh, sweet, and creamy recipe made from ripe guavas, water, and a touch of sweetener.
  • Agua de tamarindo for a more tangy and uniquely flavored agua fresca made from tamarind pods.

💬 FAQ

Where can I buy mazapán de la Rosa?

If you’re looking to purchase mazapán candies from the de la Rosa brand, they’re available on Amazon. Otherwise, they will most likely be available at any Mexican/Latin American grocery store.

What is mazapán?

Similar to marzipan made from a base of almonds and sugar, mazapán candy in Mexico is made from ground peanuts and powdered sugar pressed together (usually in a disc shape).

For more information, check out our detailed guide on mazapán.

Is mazapán vegan?

Yes, mazapán is vegan since it’s only made with sugar and peanuts. If you are worried about the sugar being non-vegan, you can make your own mazapán candy with organic powdered sugar.

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