Victor Guardiola remembers the aguas frescas his mother made when he was a child, particularly the horchata and pineapple varieties. The 26-year-old, who was born in Monterrey, Mexico, moved with his family to Texas when he was two and subsequently traveled frequently between the two countries. This binational existence gave him a strong connection to his roots, and especially to Mexican food and drink.He translated that bond into his company, Bawi, a line of canned sparkling aguas frescas he launched in 2019 in Austin. But his inspiration for starting the brand was twofold: He also wanted to create a culturally relevant, low-sugar drink that could compete with traditional sodas on the market.He cites health as a motivating factor, referencing a 2022 paper published in the…
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