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Agua De Fresa

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beverages•agua fresca•mexican•vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free
30 minutes•6 servings•

Ingredients

  • 1 pounds strawberries – hulled (~40 medium strawberries)
  • 1/2 cups granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1/8 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice – freshly squeezed
  • ice – for serving
Agua de Fresa

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Rinse the strawberries and remove the hulls.

  2. 2.

    In a medium bowl, toss the hulled strawberries with the sugar and salt. Let stand until glossy and juicy, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3.

    Transfer the strawberries and their juices to a blender with 3 cups of the cold water. Blend on high until completely smooth, 30–45 seconds.

  4. 4.

    Pour the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the seeds and pulp.

  5. 5.

    Stir in the remaining 3 cups cold water and the lime juice until evenly combined.

  6. 6.

    Refrigerate until cold, 10–20 minutes.

  7. 7.

    Stir and serve over ice.

Agua de Fresa is a light, ruby-red Mexican fruit drink with a clean, sweet strawberry flavor lifted by a gentle tart edge. It is refreshing rather than heavy, meant to quench thirst and showcase ripe fruit without masking it. Served cold over ice, the texture is silky and smooth after straining, with an aroma that recalls fresh berries at peak season.

Aguas frescas have deep roots in Mexico, tracing back to pre-Hispanic traditions of blending water with fruit, flowers, or seeds for market-goers and travelers. Today they remain a fixture at street stalls, mercados, and family tables, where flavors like jamaica (hibiscus), tamarindo, and limón sit alongside fruit-based favorites. Agua de Fresa is among the most beloved, celebrating the country’s abundant strawberries and the custom of balancing sweetness with a touch of acidity.