05/19/2026
Crafted for Carabuena Tequila by , the āAgua de Haciendaā is inspired by one of his all-time favorite drinks: Agua Fresca, specifically Agua de Jamaica.
āThe first time I ever went to Mexico City, a friend handed me this deep red glass of jamaica, and from the first sip I was hooked. It was tart, floral, refreshing, and honestly, one of the most perfect drinks Iād ever had. Iāve always loved tea and sweet tea, and being Mexican American, it felt like this full-circle moment of discovering something new that also felt like home.
Since then, Agua de Jamaica has probably been my favorite drink, and I wanted to capture that experience in cocktail form. So I built this highball as my way of paying respect to that momentāinfusing Carabuena Reposado with hibiscus, tamarind, and cinnamon to recreate the flavors of the Agua Fresca, then layering in a tomato-strawberry cordial, lime, and Topo Chico for a refreshing ranch-water style sparkle.
Itās a cocktail that tells my story, but itās also meant to introduce you to the magic of agua de jamaica the same way I was introduced.ā - Gabe Ford