The MT Plate: Strawberry Agua Fresca

Jun 14, 2023 | Local Food Guide, Recipes

Made from strawberries and lime juice, the Strawberry Agua Fresca is the perfect drink to welcome the warmer weather! Featured...

Made from strawberries and lime juice, the Strawberry Agua Fresca is the perfect drink to welcome the warmer weather! Featured in the 2023 Local Food Guide, it’s a great way to use your fresh, u-picked berries!

Yield: 4

Strawberry Agua Fresca

Strawberry Agua Fresca

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of fresh strawberries (about 1 Ib)
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 2 1/2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Rinse and roughly dice the strawberries.
  2. Add them to a large blender with the sugar, lime juice, and water. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
  3. Taste, and if you prefer it sweeter, add more sugar and blend again.
  4. Serve immediately over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a seedless drink, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small pitcher.
  • Extra can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Find more recipes like this in theĀ 2024 Local Food Guide, or on ourĀ blog!

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