Jugo de Arazá: Amazonian Guava Juice
Jugo de Arazá is a refreshing beverage made from the arazá fruit, commonly known as the Amazonian guava. Highly typical of the Amazon region, this tangy and sweet drink is the perfect accompaniment to a hearty lunch or to simply cool down on a warm day.
The secret to this incredibly fast 15-minute recipe is properly peeling and seeding the fruit to extract the pure pulp, blending it smoothly with water and sugar, and straining it for a perfect finish over crushed ice.
Jugo de Arazá (Amazonian Guava Juice)
A refreshing tropical drink! Amazonian guava pulp blended with water and sugar, served chilled over crushed ice.
Ingredients
- 12 Arazás Amazonian guavas
- 1 Liter Water
- Sugar to taste
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: The very first step is to thoroughly wash the arazás. Peel the fruits, carefully remove all the seeds, and extract the pure pulp.
- Blend: Place the extracted fruit pulp into a blender along with the liter of water and sugar to your liking. Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Strain and serve: Pass the blended juice through a fine strainer to ensure a silky texture and remove any missed fibers. Serve immediately over crushed ice and enjoy!
Notes
- Botanical Profile: The arazá is an Amazonian fruit that visually resembles a small peach. It is widely cultivated and consumed across several Latin American countries, including Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
- Alternative Names: Because of its broad geographical spread across the Amazon basin, the fruit is also known by several local names, such as Guayaba Amazónica (Amazonian Guava), Guayaba Brasileña (Brazilian Guava), or Guayaba Peruana (Peruvian Guava).
- Cocktail Variation: If you want to transform this fresh juice into a delicious alcoholic beverage, you can easily stir in a splash of Cachaça (a traditional Brazilian sugarcane spirit) right before serving.
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