How to Make the Perfect Agua de Fresa Strawberry Agua Fresca
Mexican · Easy · 8 min · 6 servings
Agua de Fresa is a vibrant Mexican strawberry agua fresca made with fresh blended strawberries, cold water, lime juice, and just enough sugar to create a beautifully pink and refreshing drink. This popular homemade strawberry water recipe is sweet, slightly tart, and perfect for spring and summer entertaining.
Why this recipe works
This Agua de Fresa Strawberry Agua Fresca recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 8 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 50 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:
- 3 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Blend the Strawberries
Add hulled strawberries, lime juice, and 2 cups of cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and the mixture turns a vivid pink color.
Step 2: Strain the Mixture
Pour blended strawberries through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently to extract all the juice while leaving seeds and pulp behind.
Step 3: Add Water and Sweeten
Stir in the remaining cold water, sugar, and salt. Mix until the sugar dissolves completely. Taste and add more sugar or lime juice to balance the flavors.
Step 4: Serve Immediately
Pour over ice-filled glasses and serve right away for the freshest flavor and brightest color. Garnish with a halved strawberry on the rim.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- fresh strawberries → frozen strawberries thawed at room temperature which work equally well and are available year-round
- lime juice → a few fresh basil leaves blended with the strawberries for a sophisticated herbal strawberry agua fresca
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Making the drink too far ahead as strawberry agua fresca oxidizes quickly and loses its beautiful bright pink color within hours
- Using underripe or out-of-season strawberries that are tart and flavorless requiring excessive sugar to compensate
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 50 calories, 1g protein, 12g carbs, 0g fat, 1g fiber.
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