Description
Quench your thirst with this refreshing Strawberry Agua Fresca recipe. Made with fresh strawberries, lime juice, and a hint of sweetness, this Mexican-inspired fruit water is perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh strawberries (hulled)
- 4 cups cold water
- 2–3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2–4 tablespoons honey or sugar (to taste)
- ice cubes (for serving)
- optional: fresh mint leaves or extra lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine strawberries, 2 cups of the water, lime juice, and sweetener.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove seeds and pulp, if desired.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as needed.
- Pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint or lime slices if desired.
Blend until completely smooth.
Stir in the remaining 2 cups of cold water.
Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
- For a sparkling twist, replace half of the water with sparkling water just before serving.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
