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Strawberry Agua Fresca

Strawberry Agua Fresca

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This strawberry agua fresca is a light, refreshing Mexican drink made with fresh strawberries, lime juice, sugar, and water. It’s blended, strained for a smooth texture, and ready in just 10 minutes, perfect for hot days, parties, or a quick homemade treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (For the Strawberry Agua Fresca)
  • 3 to 4 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
  • 4 cups (960 ml) cold water, divided
  • Ice cubes (For Serving (Optional))
  • Extra strawberry slices
  • Fresh mint leaves

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Rinse strawberries well, remove the green tops, and halve them for easier blending.
  2. Add strawberries, sugar, lime juice, and 2 cups of cold water to a blender.
  3. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth and silky.
  4. Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Use a spoon to press the pulp and extract as much liquid as possible.
  5. Pour in the remaining 2 cups of cold water and stir well.
  6. Adjust sweetness with more sugar or balance with extra lime juice if needed.
  7. Pour over ice and garnish with strawberry slices and mint if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.5gFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

  • Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Frozen strawberries (thawed) work well when fresh are out of season.
  • Straining is optional but gives a smoother, traditional texture.
  • Always taste before serving, adjust sweetness and acidity as needed.

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