This Saturday is Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of the Mexican Army’s historic defeat of the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. While Cinco de Mayo is commemorated in the Mexican state of Puebla, the holiday has become popular in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture.

Celebrate the upcoming Cinco de Mayo holiday with this blueberry agua fresca recipe courtesy of Simple Comfort Food. An Agua Fresca is a traditional Mexican beverage made of fresh fruit juice with water. This refreshing drink is great for a hot day and a perfect alternative to a margarita!

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