Strawberry Agua Fresca is easy and quick and completely satisfying. The perfect way to drink more water this summer.
STRAWBERRY AGUA FRESCA
Let’s start with a drink since water is a crucial part of any diet and healthy living in general. This is one of my favorite ways to drink water. Agua Fresca – incredibly easy and satisfying beverage you can make in just minutes. All you need is fruit and water.
I love this Strawberry Agua Fresca! Perfect to sip on a hot day by the pool! Besides strawberries are such a retro fruit to me. Don’t you think? 🙂 You may also like my Easy Strawberry Lemonade. It’s perfect for pool parties!
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY AGUA FRESCA?
- Place clean and hulled strawberries and 1/2 cup of water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add ice cubes and the remaining water and sugar (if using) and blend until smooth.
- Fill glasses and serve with additional ice cubes.
- Chill leftovers.
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STRAWBERRY AGUA FRESCA RECIPE:
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Strawberry Agua Fresca is easy and quick and completely satisfying. The perfect way to drink more water this summer.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: agua fresca
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 28 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 strawberries , washed and hulled
- 1/2 c water
- 1/2 c ice cubes (plus additional for glasses)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar (optional; personal preference)
- 2 to 3 c cold water (more or less, depends on your likings)
Instructions
- Place clean and hulled strawberries and 1/2 cup of water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- You can run the mixture through a sieve if you don't want the strawberry seeds in your agua fresca.
- Add ice cubes and the remaining water and sugar (if using) and blend until smooth.
- Fill glasses and serve with additional ice cubes.
- Chill leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28
% Daily Value*
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 27mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Sugars 6g
Vitamin C 12.8%
Calcium 0.3%
Iron 0.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Heidi says
June 28, 2013 at 5:59 pmI’ll meet you at the drive-in if you bring along this freshie.
CrunchyCreamySw says
June 28, 2013 at 6:40 pmYou bet ya! Thanks, Heidi! 🙂
Sylvie Shirazi says
May 30, 2013 at 3:59 amSip, sip, sip, now where’s that pool…
CrunchyCreamySw says
June 28, 2013 at 6:40 pmI know, right? 🙂 Thank you, Sylvie!
Hayley Parker says
May 27, 2013 at 11:11 pmEeeeeek, this looks positively refreshing!! I’ve never heard of making strawberry agua fresca, only watermelon. LOVING this berry idea!!
CrunchyCreamySw says
June 28, 2013 at 6:39 pmIt is so good! Thanks, Hayley! 🙂
Rosie - Blueberry Kitchen says
May 26, 2013 at 4:05 amI love anything retro too and I love the look of your agua fresca – such a gorgeous colour!
CrunchyCreamySw says
June 28, 2013 at 6:39 pmThank you, Rosie!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 23, 2013 at 10:46 amHello, summer indeed! 🙂 Thanks, Jen!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
May 22, 2013 at 7:58 pmI knew I liked you, Anna. I adore anything retro or vintage. I always tell my family that I was meant for a different era. I could totally see myself as a flapper. This drink looks so refreshing. Love it!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 23, 2013 at 10:49 amlol I thought the same when I saw your instagram photos of your adorable retro shoes! Swoon! Thanks, Jennie!
Tutti Dolci says
May 21, 2013 at 11:25 pmThis looks so refreshing for hot summer days!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 23, 2013 at 10:48 amIt’s perfect! Thanks, Laura!
Colette says
May 21, 2013 at 1:04 pmI love this strawberry-ade!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 23, 2013 at 10:48 amThanks, Colette!
Nicole says
May 21, 2013 at 11:37 amI love aqua fresca! Its so refreshing.
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 23, 2013 at 10:47 amI know, right? 🙂 Thanks, Nicole!
familystyle food says
May 21, 2013 at 11:04 amMy husband used to drink agua fresca when he lived in Mexico, and he loves them. I’ve haven’t had the pleasure (yet), but yours look so sweetly refreshing I will have to make a batch. And many thanks for linking to my peaches! Cheers.
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 23, 2013 at 10:47 amThank you, Karen! I can see more agua frescas in my future. 🙂 So so good!
Tracy | Peanut Butter and Onio says
May 21, 2013 at 7:11 amI just recently came across auga fresca.. never heard of them before … looks good
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 23, 2013 at 10:47 amIt is super refreshing! Thanks, Tracy!
curryandcomfort says
May 21, 2013 at 6:06 amI’m totally with you on retro themes. 🙂 I have only been to a drive in movie a few times when I lived in a small town during college. They were so much fun… as fun as this refreshing little gem of a drink you have here. 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 23, 2013 at 10:46 amOh how I wish we had more of these around… 🙂 Thanks, Ramona!
Anne B says
May 21, 2013 at 12:05 amAnna….what a beautiful way to jazz up a glass of water! So perfect and refreshing for the summer, too! You know me, I love all things vintage, so I’m with you on your love of retro items. Thanks for the shout out on the honeybee cake! : )
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 23, 2013 at 10:46 amThanks so much, my friend!
Ashley says
May 20, 2013 at 10:30 pmSo pretty and refreshing, Anna! The perfect Summer drink.
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 23, 2013 at 10:46 amThanks so much, Ashley!
Monica Cheng says
May 20, 2013 at 4:24 pmAgua Fresca…mmm definitely sounds like this drink deserves its name! So refreshing! (:
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 20, 2013 at 8:26 pmWe love it! And I will be sharing more versions of it for sure 🙂 Thanks, Monica!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 20, 2013 at 1:25 pmThanks, Georgia!
Emily Morris says
May 20, 2013 at 1:21 pmCompletely going to fake my exotic-ness and drink this all summer long.
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 20, 2013 at 1:26 pmlol Sounds good to me, Emily! Thank you!
domesticfits says
May 20, 2013 at 1:18 pmLove it! Can we still be friends if I add vodka?
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 20, 2013 at 1:26 pmI like your thinking, Jackie! Let’s make it a happy hour!
Aimee Shugarman says
May 20, 2013 at 12:36 pmOh this looks refreshing!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 20, 2013 at 1:26 pmIt so is! Thanks, Aimee!
Sally says
May 20, 2013 at 12:06 pmOne of my favorite places to go to eat is Nifty Fifty’s – a cute little diner in my hometown. All 50s! It’s so fun. Retro, ice cream parfaits, big hair, saddle shoes. Obsessed. This agua looks mighty refreshing for the hot summer I’m expecting!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 20, 2013 at 1:26 pmOh, sounds like a super fun place, Sally! You will love this agua fresca! Soooo gooood! 🙂
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
May 20, 2013 at 9:01 amI love retro everything as well. I think it’s because I look waaay better in a sundress than in skinny jeans. 🙂 This stuff looks amazing! So refreshing!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 20, 2013 at 1:25 pmI love sundresses! Thanks, Courtney!
Averie Cooks says
May 20, 2013 at 1:06 amThanks for linking up to my Homemade Ginger Ale!
This Strawberry Agua Fresca of yours looks soooooo refreshing! I could go for one, big time! Pinned!
CrunchyCreamySw says
May 20, 2013 at 1:24 pmThanks so much, Averie!