Agua De Fresa is a cool and refreshing drink made with fresh strawberries. This simple recipe is served over ice cubes and garnished with a touch of mint or sliced strawberries.
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Agua de fresa, which translates to "strawberry water" in English, is a popular and refreshing beverage perfect for a hot day. The star ingredient is, of course, ripe berries!
This agua de fresa recipe is a great way to prepare fresh waters. Plus, the ingredients can be found at many grocery stores.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
The perfect drink for hot summer days or any time you want to make some delicious drinks. With just a handful of ingredients and a blender, you can whip up this agua fresca recipe in no time.
The amount of sugar added to the recipe can be adjusted according to your personal taste preferences.
Ingredients You Need
- Fresh strawberries: The star of the show, fresh strawberries are the main ingredient.
- Granulated sugar: Added to sweeten the drink and enhance the natural sweetness of the strawberries. You can also substitute with a simple syrup.
- Cold water: Serves as the base liquid.
- Lime juice: Adds a zesty and tangy element, balancing the sweetness of the strawberries.
- Ice cubes: Not a required ingredient, but are often used when serving aguas frescas.
Step By Step Photos
Puree strawberries and sugar smooth.
Strain mixture through fine mesh sieve.
How To Make Mexican Strawberry Water From Scratch
Step 1. Blend with sugar: In a blender, puree the strawberries with granulated sugar until smooth.
Step 2. Add water and lime juice: Pour cold water and lime juice into the blender.
Step 3. Blend again: Blend the strawberry mixture until well combined.
Step 4. Strain: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove solids. Taste the mixture and add more sugar if needed.
Step 5. Chill and serve: Refrigerate until cold. Pour over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint, lime wedges or sliced strawberries if desired.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Tips
- Use ripe strawberries that are sweet and flavorful.
- The sweetness and tartness of strawberries can vary, so taste the puree before adding the sugar and lime juice.
- Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve will help remove any seeds or solids from the strawberries.
Frequently Asked Questions About Strawberry Agua Fresca
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries if fresh ones are not available.
While freshly squeezed lime juice is recommended for the best flavor, you can use bottled lime juice as a substitute if necessary.
Yes, store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Yes. Transfer it to a freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion, and freeze for up to 2-3 months.
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Agua De Fresa
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- ¼ cup lime juice
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the strawberries and sugar until smooth.
- Add the cold water and lime juice to the blender, and blend until well combined.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher. Discard any solids left in the sieve. Taste the mixture and add more sugar if needed.
- Chill the water in the refrigerator until cold. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint or sliced strawberries, if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries that are sweet and flavorful.
- The sweetness and tartness of strawberries can vary, so taste the puree before adding the sugar and lime juice.
- Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve will help remove any seeds or solids from the strawberries.
- Storing: Store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- Freezing: Transfer it to a freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion, and freeze for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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