Agua de Fresa (Strawberry Agua Fresca)
Agua de fresa is a refreshing Mexican drink made with fresh strawberries, water, and a hint sugar. It’s naturally sweet, hydrating, and packed with vitamins and antioxidants from the strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries about 4 cups rinsed and hulled
- 1/4 cup sugar or agave syrup or to taste
- 5 cups water divided
Instructions
- Process strawberries, sugar, and 4 cups of water in a blender on medium setting for 60 seconds.
- Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. You may need to agitate the mixture to let the juice through but avoid pushing the pulp through to keep the juice light in consistency. Compost or discard the pulp.
- Stir in remaining 1 cup of water.
- Chill and serve over ice. Garnish with fresh strawberries or mint leaves if desired. Always stir before serving.
A Note from Lola
ON SWEETENERS
- I prefer my aguas frescas to be only slightly sweetened, so feel free to adjust the level of sweetness to your liking or skip the sugar altogether.
- My preferred natural sweeteners include pure cane sugar, simple syrup, agave, or dates.
- Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of chia seeds before chilling.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg
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