What is a Fresco in Haiti?

In Haiti, fresco is shaved ice drizzled with a thick and sweet syrup that comes in different flavors.

What flavor is Fresco?

Fresco is very similar to a snow cone but its consistency is much softer. Snow codes are usually made with crushed ice where as a Fresco is made with shaved ice. The most popular flavor you will find is cherry and it is typically topped off with roasted peanuts.

What is cacao fresco?

It’s a milk based drink made with toasted raw cacao beans, rice, cinnamon, a bit of vanilla extract and granulated sugar. That’s it.