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Strawberry Agua Fresca

Chill Out with Refreshing Strawberry Agua Fresca Today

A vibrant and creamy Strawberry Agua Fresca that refreshes and hydrates on hot days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2.5 lbs Fresh Strawberries Opt for ripe ones for the best flavor.
  • 4 cups Cold Water Helps dilute the sweetness.
For the Creaminess
  • 4 cups Whole Milk Replace with almond or oat milk for vegan version.
  • 14.5 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk Adjust based on sweetness preference.
For Serving
  • Ice Cubes Add more for serving to keep it cool.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Hull 2 pounds of fresh strawberries, place in a blender with 1 cup of cold water, and blend until smooth.
  2. Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine the strained strawberry liquid, 4 cups of whole milk, 14.5 oz of sweetened condensed milk, and remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
  4. Finely chop ½ pound of reserved strawberries and mix into the pitcher for texture.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to chill.
  6. Serve over ice in glasses, pouring the chilled drink over the ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Choose ripe strawberries for the best flavor and always strain thoroughly for a velvety texture.

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