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Strawberry agua fresca (agua de fresa) is a refreshing Mexican beverage with simple ingredients. Learn how to make this delicious strawberry water at home. It’s a great non-alcoholic beverage for warm spring and summer days. 

Two tall glasses of strawberry agua fresca (agua de fresa) on a white kitchen counter.

Strawberry agua fresca is a tasty and refreshing option for a non-alcoholic beverage. It’s made similarly to our favorite Strawberry Lemonade recipe, in a blender and served with plenty of ice. 

It’s a delicious way to drink more water and can be sweetened with your choice of sweeteners to make it low-sugar if desired. 

What is Agua Fresca? 

Agua Fresca is a simple and refreshing drink from Mexico made by blending fresh fruit with water and a sweetener. It’s a light and hydrating beverage enjoyed for its natural fruit flavors.

Two glasses of agua de fresa (strawberry water) served on ice and garnished with strawberries.

Is Agua de Fresa the Same Thing as Strawberry Agua Fresca?

Yes, “agua de fresa” is essentially the same thing as “strawberry agua fresca.” “Agua de fresa” is the Spanish translation for strawberry water, and “agua fresca” translates to fresh water. Agua fresca is a popular beverage in Mexican cuisine, made by blending fruits with water and sweetening the mixture to create a refreshing drink.

 Agua de Fresa Ingredients  The ingredients for agua de fresa on a marble countertop. A small bowl of honey, a bowl of strawberries, and water.

  • Water: The base of this hydrating drink is water “agua.” 
  • Strawberries: Opt for organic strawberries for the best flavor and freshness.
  • Sweetener: Choose from sugar, sugar substitutes like stevia, or natural sweeteners such as honey, agave, or maple syrup. The choice of sweetener does affect the overall taste of the Agua de Fresa. If you don’t want a honey or maple flavor, we recommend using agave, which is common in Mexican recipes, or sugar/sugar substitute. For sugar substitutes, we recommend organic liquid stevia to taste or Swerve. 

How to Make Agua Fresca 

Strawberry water is poured through a sieve set over a glass bowl on a marble counter. This is how to make strawberry agua fresca.

  1. Prepare the Fruit: start by selecting your favorite fruit. We used strawberries here, but watermelon, pineapple, mango, and even cucumber work well.
  2. Blend: After washing and preparing the fruit, blend it with water and a sweetener of your choice, such as sugar, honey, or agave syrup.
  3. Strain: Strain the mixture to remove any pulp or seeds, leaving a smooth liquid base.
  4. Chill and Serve: Store Agua Fresca in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to enhance its refreshing quality. Serve over ice, and you have a refreshing beverage that embodies simplicity and natural flavors.

A close up photo of strawberry water, also known as agua de fresca and strawberry agua fresca. This refreshing Mexican drink is served in tall glasses with ice and garnished with strawberries.

What to Serve with Strawberry Agua Fresca? 

We recommend serving traditional Mexican snacks with agua fresca. 

Yield: 6 servings

Strawberry Agua Fresca (agua de fresa)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

This 3 ingredient agua de fresa recipe is super easy to make and so refreshing. This Mexican strawberry water is made with three simple ingredients. 

Two tall glasses of strawberry agua fresca (agua de fresa) with ice garnished with halved strawberries.

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups strawberries 

  • 5 Cups water
  • 
1⁄3 Cup agave, honey, or sweetener of choice*
  • 1 lime (optional)
  • Mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut the tops off the strawberries and rinse them thoroughly.
  2. Place the strawberries, water, and sweetener of choice in a
    high-powered blender. We recommend starting with less sweetener than you think you'll need and adding more to taste. Blend until no chunks remain. Taste and add more sweetener if desired.
  3. Strain the mixture and store in the refrigerator or serve over ice with fresh strawberries. 
  4. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice garnished with mint.

Notes

Agua de Fresa is traditionally made with sugar. If you'd like to use sugar, substitute 2/3 cup of white cane sugar for the liquid sweetener listed above. We like to use organic liquid stevia from Trader Joe's and add to taste. This makes as low-carb, low-sugar agua fresca.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 glass
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 100Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 20gProtein: 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your favorite calculator.

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Cuisine: Mexican / Category: beverages