Recipe: #5939
July 16, 2012
Categories: Beverages, Non-Alcoholic, Strawberry, Mexican, 5-Minute Prep, Picnic, Low Calorie, Vegan, Special Diet - Weight Watchers etc., Sugar Substitute, Lime, more
"From Cooking Light magazine. Spanish for "fresh water", agua fresca is a refreshing, fruit-infused drink that is served throughout Mexico. Depending on the ripeness of the berries, adjust the amount of sugar for desired sweetness. Frozen strawberries would be fine in this. I like this with 2-3 times the water or seltzer water for a thinner drink. I also increase the sugar. This is great with watermelon puree in place of some of the water too. "
Combine water and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Place strawberries in a blender, and process until smooth. *If using frozen strawberries you can add some of the water mixture to the blender.
Combine the sugar mixture, strawberry puree, and juice; stir well.
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Mango Agua Fresca Replace the strawberries with 6 cups of mango, hulled and chopped. Replace the lime juice with 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges).
Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca Replace the strawberries with 6 cups of pineapple, hulled and chopped. Replace the lime juice with 1/4 cup of fresh coconut milk. Add 1/4 cup of shredded coconut to garnish.
Grilled Fish Tacos: These tacos are a great accompaniment to the Strawberry Agua Fresca. The light and flaky fish pairs well with the sweetness of the drink, and the crunchy tacos provide a nice contrast. The combination of flavors creates a delicious and refreshing meal.
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries: These crispy baked sweet potato fries are the perfect side dish to the Grilled Fish Tacos and Strawberry Agua Fresca. The sweetness of the potatoes pairs well with the sweetness of the drink and the crunchy texture of the fries provides a nice contrast to the light and flaky fish. The combination of flavors creates a delicious and balanced meal.
Q: Can I use frozen strawberries for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use frozen strawberries for this recipe. The directions even suggest adding some of the water mixture to the blender if you are using frozen strawberries.
Q: How long does this recipe take to make?
A: This recipe should take about 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.
The agua fresca drink is a popular beverage in Mexico and is usually served with a meal or as a refreshing drink. It was created by the Aztecs centuries ago, and is still enjoyed today.
The famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was known to enjoy agua fresca and her favorite flavor was strawberry. She would often sip on it during her painting sessions and even served it to her guests.
