Strawberry Agua Fresca is a refreshing and delicious drink that’s so easy to make. Fresh, juicy strawberries add sweetness to cool water, lime juice and a hint of sugar to create the perfect refreshing beverage.
Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca
Looking for a fruity and thirsty quenching drink on a hot day? Look no further!
This Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca recipe is made with fresh strawberries, water and a bit of sugar. You can control the amount of sugar and make it sweeter or less sweet.
Lime gives this berry drink a hint of citrus and fresh mint adds another layer of flavor. So refreshing!
The translation for strawberry agua fresca is fresh strawberry water, a popular mexican beverage.
I made this recipe with fresh strawberries but you actually can make an agua fresca with your favorite fruit or a combination of fruits.
Fruits that can be used include watermelon, peach, pineapple, mango or other berries.
I love using ripe fresh strawberries for their juicy flavor and pretty color especially when they are available at the local farm.
This popular drink is a great alternative to sugar laden beverages.
Strawberry Agua Fresca is a refreshing drink and a delicious way to quench your thirst.
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How to make aguas frescas
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- Combine the cups of water, strawberries, sugar and lime juice in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with lime wheels and sprigs of mint leaves and enjoy!
What is agua fresca made of
Typically, agua fresca is made of fresh fruit, lime juice, a sweetener, water and maybe a fresh herb, such as mint.
Are agua frescas healthy
Although agua frescas contain a sweetener, such as sugar, it is a minimal amount making agua frescas delicious and healthy alternatives to other drinks that contain much more sugar, such as sodas.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Pour the agua fresca into glasses filled with ice for a chilled beverage
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the fruit and your personal preferences
- Strain the pureed liquid through a fine mesh strainer if you want to remove any bits of fruit or tiny seeds
- Use a combination of fruits to make an agua fresca
- The flavor will be best if you use fresh lime juice
- Use ripe strawberries for optimal flavor and sweetness
Substitutions
- You can substitute your favorite fruits in place of the strawberries, such as pineapple, watermelon, peach or mango
- Substitute sweetened condensed milk for the granulated sugar and make a creamy strawberry agua fresca
- Use your preferred sweetener instead of the granulated sugar
Equipment
Storage
- Store the strawberry agua fresca in a pitcher or airtight container with a top in the refrigerator.
- The agua fresca will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Shake or stir before serving as fruit may settle on the bottom
- As always, I find it helpful to visit the FDA website for food storage guidelines
Strawberry drink recipes
Ingredients for mexican strawberry water
- water
- strawberries
- sugar
- lime
- mint
Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca
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Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- lime slices
- mint sprigs
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Instructions
- Combine the water, strawberries, sugar and lime juice in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add ice to glasses and pour the strawberry mixture into the glasses, garnish with lime slices and mint sprigs and enjoy!
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