This cool, refreshing Strawberry Agua Fresca is made with only 5 simple ingredients. Blend it together in a matter of minutes for the perfect Mexican drink to cool off with on a hot summer day.
One of my favorite things to do with berries after they've reached their prime is to blend them up into smoothies or Hawaiian Acai Bowls, make them into jam, freeze them for later, or make agua fresca! After purchasing 4 pounds worth of strawberries at Costco the other day, I knew I needed to use them up fast. Obviously, on a hot summer day like today, agua fresca was definitely in order.
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What is Agua Fresca?
Agua fresca is Spanish for "fresh water" or "cool water". Made with water and fruit, it is much lighter than juice as it consists mainly of water.
This refreshing version of strawberry agua fresca is made with strawberries, fresh lime juice, and my favorite ingredient: mint. The mint adds a very subtle refreshing flavor that works so well with the fruity combination!
Ingredients in Strawberry Agua Fresca
- Water
- Strawberries: Use fresh, not frozen strawberries or you'll end up with a smoothie-like consistency drink!
- Lime juice
- Sugar: Honey or another sweetener of your choice can also be substituted for the sugar.
- Mint: Mint adds the best refreshing flavor to this drink, but you can opt to leave it out if you prefer.
How to Make the Agua Fresca
- Blend all of the ingredients in a blender.
- Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain out the pulp. Discard.
- Add additional water, and serve over ice.
💭 FAQs
Yes, frozen strawberries work! Just make sure to thaw them slightly so they're easier to blend. The agua fresca may be colder, which is a nice touch for hot days!
This agua fresca is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before serving, since the drink might separate.
Absolutely! You can mix in fruits like raspberries, blueberries, or even pineapple for a twist. Just keep the proportions similar to maintain the balance of flavor.
Yes, sparkling water will give your agua fresca a fizzy, refreshing kick. Adjust the sugar based on your taste, as sparkling water can sometimes make it taste sweeter.
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📋 Recipe
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 1 lime juiced
- ¼ cup sugar
- 5 mint leaves
Instructions
- Blend 2 cups of water, strawberries, lime, sugar and mint leaves until smooth.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the agua fresca into a pitcher. Discard the remaining pulp.
- Stir the remaining 2 cups of water into the pitcher. Serve over ice and garnish with additional strawberries, lime, and mint, if desired.
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