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Strawberry Agua Fresca

Delightful Strawberry Agua Fresca for a Refreshing Summer Sip

This Strawberry Agua Fresca captures the essence of summer with ripe strawberries blended into a refreshing drink.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Base
  • 2 pounds Fresh Strawberries Opt for ripe, vivid red strawberries for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Cold Water Essential for blending.
For the Creaminess
  • 4 cups Whole Milk Try almond or oat milk for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Enhances the sweetness; honey or agave syrup can work as substitutes.
To Serve
  • as needed Ice Cubes Keeps your drink cool.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by hulling the strawberries and place them into a blender along with cold water. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the blended strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth over a pitcher. Press down to extract liquid.
  3. Combine the strained liquid with whole milk and sweetened condensed milk in a large pitcher, stirring to mix well.
  4. Chop additional strawberries and fold them into the mixture in the pitcher.
  5. Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Serve over ice in tall glasses, filling them to the brim with the strawberry mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This recipe is adaptable; feel free to experiment with other fruits for different flavors.

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