Strawberry Agua Fresca
A light and refreshing strawberry agua fresca made with fresh strawberries, water, and a hint of lime. Perfect for hot days, this naturally sweet drink is hydrating and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 4 cups cold water
- 2–3 tbsp sugar or honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Optional mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- Add strawberries, water, sugar or honey, and lime juice to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve if a smoother texture is desired.
- Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or strawberry slices.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness based on the ripeness of strawberries.
- Straining is optional for a thicker, fiber-rich drink.
- Use sparkling water for a fizzy variation.
- Add cucumber or basil for a refreshing twist.
- Stir before serving if separation occurs.
- Best consumed within 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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