This easy strawberry agua fresca (or "fresh water" in Spanish) comes together in just five minutes flat. With only fresh fruit and a touch of honey, this summer drink is incredibly refreshing and hydrating on a warm day. An absolute must during strawberry season!
"Delicious!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Cindy, One Happy Dish reader
🌿 Ingredients
If you want to try other fruits, fresh watermelon or pineapple are also delicious variations! Either can simply be substituted for the strawberries; for watermelon, you can leave out the added water.
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
📝 Instructions
Step 1: Wash the strawberries and lime, hull the berries by using a paring knife to remove the stems, and halve both. (You can save the other half of the lime for another use.)
Step 2: Place all of the ingredients except for the ice in the blender, and cover. Increase speed to high and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Step 3: Pour into two medium glasses with ice.
Step 4: Enjoy immediately, or store for up to 24 hours in the fridge.
💭 FAQ
No, straining the fresh strawberries is not necessary for an agua fresca especially if you use a high speed blender such as a Vitamix. If you use a regular blender, you can strain the juice if you prefer a smoother texture but it's not required.
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries but you'll want to let them thaw for about 15-20 minutes at room temperature first to create the most authentic consistency.
Yes; absolutely! Feel free to use any sweetener of choice including sugar, maple syrup or agave syrup to make this recipe vegan.
Strawberry aguas frescas are best when blended fresh just before enjoying, but can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept chilled in the fridge.
🍳 Recipe
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prep: Wash the strawberries and lime, hull the berries by using a paring knife to remove the stems, and halve both. You can save the other half of the lime for another use.1 cup fresh strawberries, ½ lime
- Blend: Place all of the ingredients except for the ice in the blender, and cover. Increase speed to high and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute.1 teaspoon honey, 1 cup cold filtered water
- Enjoy: Pour into two medium glasses with ice and enjoy.1 cup ice
Cindy
Delicious!
Allison
Thanks, Cindy! Glad you loved them. 🙂