How to Make the Perfect Agua de Fresa Strawberry
Mexican · Easy · 10 min · 6 servings
Agua de fresa is a gorgeous bright pink Mexican strawberry agua fresca made with fresh ripe strawberries, water, lime juice, and sugar for a beautifully vibrant summer drink. This popular Mexican beverage is beloved for its bold berry color and naturally sweet strawberry flavor that makes it a favorite at parties, taquerias, and street food vendors.
Why this recipe works
This Agua de Fresa Strawberry recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 10 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 55 calories with 1g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries hulled
- 4 cups cold water
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Blend the Strawberries
Hull and wash the fresh strawberries and add them to a blender with 2 cups of water. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and beautifully pink, about 45 seconds.
Step 2: Strain into a Pitcher
Pour the blended strawberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently to extract the maximum amount of bright pink juice. Discard the seeds and pulp.
Step 3: Season and Serve
Add the remaining cold water, fresh lime juice, sugar, and salt to the pitcher and stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Taste and adjust sweetness, then serve over ice with fresh strawberry slices as garnish.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- fresh strawberries → frozen strawberries thawed to room temperature as a budget-friendly off-season alternative
- granulated sugar → agave nectar which blends more smoothly without stirring
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Using under-ripe or sour strawberries produces a tart and dull-colored drink so always choose bright red fully ripe berries
- Not straining out the strawberry seeds leaves a gritty texture that detracts from the smooth drinking experience
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 55 calories, 1g protein, 14g carbs, 0g fat, 1g fiber.
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