Agua de Fresa (Mexican Strawberry Water) is a refreshing, delicious, natural drink that can be enjoyed anytime and is especially perfect in these hot summer days!
Have fresh strawberries at home? Then you have to try this refreshing Agua de Fresa!
It’s a quick, delicious and natural beverage that’s perfect for hot summer days, grill outs and barbeques.
So say goodbye to soda this summer and start making healthier options instead!
Also, if you love flavored waters, then this recipe will certainly be a welcoming addition!
The water is flavored with fresh strawberries, sugar and topped with ice.
Top with plenty of ice for a light, refreshing and blissfully satisfying drink on a hot summer day!
Aguas Fresas
Aguas Frescas literally means “cool waters” or “fresh waters.”
In Mexico this “agua” along with other “aguas frescas” are typical and commonly made at home as well as sold by street vendors.
Usually, aguas frescas are made using whatever fruits may be in season at the moment, which also makes this a great way to use strawberries or other fruits that are about to go bad.
Types of Aguas Frescas (with Fruit)
A few common aguas made in Mexico include:
- Agua de Plátano-Banana Agua Fresca
- Strawberry- this recipe!
- Watermelon
- Papaya
- Mango
- Cantaloupe
- Guava
- Soursop
- Prickly Pear
- Passion Fruit
- Honeydew
Sour Fruits
- Tamarind
- Lime
- Lemon
- Pineapple
- Tamarind
- Cucumber
…..just to name a few.
Other Aguas Frescas
Aguas frescas are not solely made with fruits but are also made with grains, seeds, flowers and leaves.
Here are a few well known aguas:
- Hibiscus
- Horchata
- Chaya
- Chia
- Alfafa
Ingredients for Agua de Fresa
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, rinsed, stems removed and cut in half
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 4 cups water
- ice
How to Make Agua de Fresa
- Add strawberries to a blender with 2 cups of water and sugar. Puree until smooth.
- Pour the blended strawberry mixture through a wire mesh strainer directly into a pitcher or other serving container to remove seeds and pulp. Discard seeds and pulp.
- Add the other 2 cups of water to the pitcher and stir well.
- Taste for sugar, add more if needed or preferred.
- Serve agua de fresa immediately over plenty of ice and enjoy!
How Long Will Agua Fresca Last in the Refrigerator?
The longest I like to keep an agua fresca in the refrigerator will be 3 days.
You will notice that the fruit separates from the water a little bit after a day. To refresh, simply stir or shake pitcher.
For more delicious drinks, you will also love these:
Agua de Plátano-Banana Agua Fresca
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Agua de Fresa-Mexican Strawberry Water
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries rinsed, stems removed and cut in half
- 4 cups water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ice
Instructions
- Add strawberries to a blender with 2 cups of water and sugar. Puree until smooth.
- Pour the blended strawberry mixture through a wire mesh strainer directly into a pitcher or other serving container to remove seeds and pulp.Discard seeds and pulp.
- Add the other 2 cups of water to the pitcher and stir well. Taste for sugar, add more if needed or preferred.
- Serve agua de fresa immediately over plenty of ice and enjoy!Note: You can also cover the pitcher and allow the agua de fresa to chill in the refrigerator without ice for several hours before serving.
Notes
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