Strawberry agua fresca is a delightful and refreshing beverage that can easily become your go-to drink for any occasion. However, achieving the perfect balance of flavor can be a challenge, especially if you're using fresh strawberries. While fresh strawberries are great, they often lack the intense sweetness needed for a truly flavorful agua fresca. The secret to a perfect strawberry agua fresca lies in using frozen strawberries. Frozen strawberries are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness, which means they contain more natural sugars, providing a richer and sweeter flavor without the need for additional sugar or artificial extracts.
To make your strawberry agua fresca, simply add four cups of frozen strawberries to your pitcher. Fill the pitcher with water up to the maximum fill line and let the strawberries thaw for about ten minutes. This step ensures that the strawberries blend smoothly, creating a consistent and delicious drink. Adding the juice of one lemon provides a perfect balance to the natural sweetness of the strawberries, enhancing the overall flavor profile. After blending the mixture until smooth, strain it to remove any pulp, and add an additional four cups of water. This ensures that the drink is perfectly diluted and ready to serve.
What makes this recipe truly exceptional is its simplicity and the fact that it requires no artificial additives. The natural sweetness of the frozen strawberries, combined with the tanginess of the lemon juice, results in a refreshing and invigorating beverage. Whether you're hosting a summer picnic or just looking for a healthy and tasty drink, this strawberry agua fresca is sure to impress. So next time you're in the mood for a refreshing drink, give this recipe a try and experience the difference that frozen strawberries can make.
Ingredients:
4 cups of frozen strawberries
9 cups of water
Juice of 1 lemon or lime
3/4 cups sugar (1 cup for extra sweet)
Instructions for Strawberry Agua Fresca:
Add 4 cups of frozen strawberries to your pitcher. Fill the pitcher with water up to the top, just below the line that the pitcher allows. Allow the strawberries to thaw for about 10 minutes before blending.
Add the juice of one lemon to the pitcher. Add sugar to taste. Blend the mixture until smooth.
Strain the blended mixture into another container to remove any pulp. Use a whisk while straining to speed up the process.
Add an additional 4 cups of water to the strained mixture.
Pour the strawberry agua fresca into glasses, and enjoy!
Tip:
The use of frozen strawberries is recommended because they are frozen when ripe, which means they are sweeter and you will need less sugar.
Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking and preferences. Enjoy your delicious strawberry agua fresca!
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