Description
Agua de Fresa, or Strawberry Water, is a refreshing and vibrant Mexican beverage that’s perfect for quenching your thirst on hot days. This delightful drink combines sweet, ripe strawberries with zesty lime juice, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings, picnics, or just to enjoy at home. With its bright color and fruity flavor, Agua de Fresa is not only delicious but also visually appealing, sure to impress your guests. The best part? It takes only minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, rinsed and quartered
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¾ cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly and remove the stems before slicing them into quarters.
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries, lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until smooth. For a chunkier texture, blend for less time.
- If desired, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove any pulp.
- Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more simple syrup.
- Serve over ice in glasses and garnish with additional strawberry slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe strawberries for maximum flavor. Adjust the sweetness according to your preference. Experiment by adding other fruits like mango or pineapple for a unique twist.