5.0 from 27 votes
Strawberry Agua Fresca
This strawberry agua fresca recipe contains fresh strawberries, water, lime juice and sugar, all blended together to make a colorful drink. A quick and easy beverage that's perfect for a hot day!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 144 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced strawberries
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 cups water divided use
- mint sprigs, lime slices, strawberry slices optional
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, lime juice, sugar and 2 cups of the water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the fruit mixture into a pitcher and discard solids. Add the remaining water to the pitcher and stir to combine.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Garnish with mint, lime and fresh fruit if desired.
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Notes
- I recommend using fresh strawberries, as they tend to be sweeter than frozen berries.
- Agua fresca will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best results.
Nutrition Information
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
86mg
(96%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 86mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.