Strawberry Agua Fresca
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Strawberry Agua Fresca
Description
Strawberry Agua Fresca combines diced strawberries with lime juice, sugar, and water to create a light, thirst-quenching drink. The strawberries provide fruity sweetness balanced by tart lime juice, while the sugar and water adjust the overall sweetness and dilution to taste. After blending, the drink is strained to achieve a smooth texture without pulp.
This beverage’s flavor is fresh and well-balanced, making it ideal for warm days or as a complement to meals requiring a non-alcoholic, fruit-based drink. Garnishing with mint and fresh fruit adds visual appeal and a subtle herbal aroma.
Using fresh strawberries is recommended for a sweeter flavor compared to frozen berries. The drink can be refrigerated for up to three days to maintain freshness. Freshly squeezed lime juice is best for an authentic tang.
Ingredients
- 4 cups strawberry diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 cups water divided use
- mint optional, sprigs for mint, slices for lime and strawberry
- lime
- strawberry
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.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries when possible to maximize sweetness and flavor.
- Agua fresca will keep fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days if stored properly.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice produces the best tang and aroma.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% 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.
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