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Strawberry Agua Fresca

Refreshing Strawberry Agua Fresca for Sunny Days

A vibrant and creamy Strawberry Agua Fresca, perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.
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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 Base
  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries Choose ripe, bright red strawberries.
  • 4 cups cold water Use pre-chilled for best results.
  • 4 cups whole milk Can be substituted with plant-based milk.
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk Adjust according to sweetness preference.
For Serving
  • as needed ice cubes Keeps the drink chilled.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • pitcher
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Hull 2 pounds of fresh strawberries and blend with 1 cup of cold water until smooth.
  2. Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher.
  3. Combine the strained strawberry liquid with 4 cups of whole milk and desired amount of sweetened condensed milk.
  4. Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well.
  5. Optionally, finely chop the reserved 1/2 pound of hulled strawberries and fold into the mixture.
  6. Chill the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Serve over ice-filled glasses.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, enjoy the Strawberry Agua Fresca fresh. Adjust the amount of sweetened condensed milk based on strawberry sweetness.

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