Agua De Fresa
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Agua De Fresa
Description
This recipe for Agua De Fresa uses fresh, quartered strawberries blended with water to create a smooth base. Lime juice adds citrus brightness, while simple syrup sweetens the drink. After blending, the mixture is refrigerated to chill and deepen flavors. Small diced strawberries reserved for garnish provide a pleasant contrast to the smooth liquid and add a fresh note when served.
Agua De Fresa is served cold over ice, making it a light and thirst-quenching drink ideal for warm weather. The balance of sweet and tart highlights the freshness of the strawberries while the lime enhances the overall flavor.
For storage, the strawberry water should be kept in a sealed container and refrigerated immediately to maintain freshness. It can also be frozen in appropriate containers with space for expansion, then thawed gradually in the fridge to preserve flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Classic Strawberry Agua Fresca
- 1 pound strawberries rinsed, stems removed and sliced into quarters, fresh, plus more for garnish
- 1 lime juiced
- ¾ cup simple syrup or more according to taste
- ice for serving
Instructions
Classic Strawberry Agua Fresca
- Rinse the strawberries, remove the green tops and cut into quarters.
- Add the strawberries with 2 cups water. Puree until you reach a smoothie consistency. About 2 minutes.
- Transfer the pureed strawberries to a large jar and add the rest lime juice and simple syrup.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Slice 4 ounces of the strawberries into small cubes and set aside in the refrigerator for garnishing
Notes
- Keep the prepared strawberry water refrigerated in a tightly sealed container to slow spoilage.
- For freezing, use freezer-safe containers and leave space for expansion as the liquid freezes.
- To thaw frozen Agua De Fresa, place it in the refrigerator overnight or leave it at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 18 oz serving | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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