Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua de Fresa) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua de Fresa) Recipe). Fresh fruit waters, or Aguas de Frutas, made with crushed or blended fruit are a common and popular drink all over Mexico. This recipe is extremely flavorful and refreshing, especially when fresh strawberries are in season.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs25 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua de Fresa) Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups strawberries

sliced

1 cup white sugar

8 cups cold water

1 lime

cut into 8 wedges

8 fresh mint sprigs

Easy Frozen Margaritas

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl mix together sliced strawberries sugar and 1 cup of water. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours.

Step 2

Remove the strawberry mixture from the refrigerator and pour into a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Pour the blended berry mixture through a wire mesh strainer set over a large mixing bowl; discard the pulp and seeds.

Step 3

Add the remaining 7 cups cold water to the pureed strawberries and mix well. Place the Aqua de Fresa in the refrigerator to chill for several hours or pour over ice and serve immediately. Garnish with lime slices or mint leaves.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua de Fresa) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 100

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.5g 1%

Carbohydrates: 25.6g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 23.1g

Fat: 0.2g

Vitamin A Iu: 40.3IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin C: 39.8mg 66%

Folate: 18mcg 5%

Calcium: 22.6mg 2%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 10.3mg 4%

Potassium: 108mg 3%

Sodium: 6.5mg

Calories From Fat: 1.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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