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Limonada de Fresa (Strawberry Limeade)

This Limonada de Fresa recipe combines the sweetness of a Mexican agua de fresa and the tanginess of a classic limonada. Not only is it refreshingly delicious, but easy to make with natural ingredients and packed with vitamins and minerals. Try this strawberry limeade on hot summer days or any time you need a refreshing pick-me-up.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 53 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Simple Syrup
  • ¾ cup honey or 1 cup of sugar, see notes
  • 1 cup water
Limonada de Fresa
  • 1.5 pounds fresh strawberries
  • 4-6 limes enough for ½ cup of juice
  • 5 cups filtered, cold water, divided
  • ½ cup ice, plus more for serving

Instructions

Simple Syrup
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  1. In a small saucepan, combine ¾ cup of honey (or 1 cup of sugar) with 1 cup of water.
  2. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sweetener is fully dissolved. (If using honey, do not bring to a boil).
  3. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Limonada de Fresa
  1. Wash the strawberries and remove the stems. Cut the strawberries into halves or quarters.
  2. Cut the limes in half and squeeze the juice into a measuring cup, removing any seeds. You’ll need ½ cup of freshly squeezed lime juice.
  3. In a blender, combine the cut strawberries, lime juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Pour the mixture into a pitcher with ice. Stir in 1 cup of water and the cooled simple syrup.
  5. Serve immediately over ice or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to an hour to allow the flavors to meld. 

Notes

  • Honey is sweeter than sugar which is why the ingredients call for only ¾ cup of honey for the simple syrup.
  • If you prefer a less sweet drink, you can use ½ cup of honey or ¾ cup of sugar to make the simple syrup.
  • For a sweeter drink, make more simple syrup and add it to the mixture 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired sweetness.
  • You can use coconut sugar for a slightly caramel-like sweetness or cane sugar for a more traditional taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 53kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 15.2g (5%) Protein 0.6g (1%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 102mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Calcium 27mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 53

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 53kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 15.2g 5%
Protein 0.6g 1%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 102mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Calcium 27mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.