Agua de Fresa, or strawberry agua fresca, is light, fruity, and naturally sweetened. Made with just fresh strawberries, water, and honey, this classic Mexican drink is incredible easy to make and bursting with real fruit flavor. This homemade version is wholesome, hydrating and perfect on a warm day or paired with your favorite Mexican meal.
Strawberry agua fresca is a classic Mexican drink that's refreshing, lightly sweet, and incredibly easy to make. Unlike store-bought drinks, this homemade version is free of artificial ingredients, letting the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries shine.
I've shared other variations like Creamy Strawberry Agua Fresca and Limonada de Fresa, but this one keeps it as simple and refreshing as possible. Strawberries are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, and when paired with honey, this agua fresca becomes a nourishing, hydrating, and delicious drink.
With just a blender and a few ingredients, it comes together in minutes. Then, just serve it over ice and enjoy.
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What is an Agua Fresca?
Aguas frescas, meaning "fresh waters," are popular Mexican drinks made by blending fresh fruit, cereals, flowers, or seeds with water and a touch of sweetener. They're light, refreshing, and a staple in Mexican homes, markets, and street vendors.
Like other aguas frescas, strawberry agua fresca can be enjoyed year-round but is especially popular in warm months as a perfect way to cool down.
For more agua fresca recipes featuring strawberries, try Watermelon Strawberry Agua Fresca or Pineapple Strawberry Agua Fresca.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Strawberries: Fresh, ripe strawberries provide the best flavor and natural sweetness. If they're out of season, frozen strawberries can work but you may need extra sweetener.
- Water: I recommend cold, filtered water for the cleanest taste.
- Honey Simple Syrup: A blend of honey and water, this natural sweetener dissolves easily and enhances the strawberries' flavor without overpowering them. You can also use maple syrup, agave, or regular sugar if preferred.
- Ice
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Make Honey Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine honey and water. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until the honey fully dissolves (do not boil). Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Wash Strawberries: Soak the strawberries in a large bowl with vinegar and water. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the Strawberries: Remove the stems, then halve or quarter the strawberries for easier blending.
- Blend the Strawberries: Add the chopped strawberries and 2 cups of water to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Strain: For a smoother drink, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher.
- Mix Together: Stir in the remaining 2 cups of water and honey simple syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
Recommended for This Recipe
Glass Drink Dispenser with Spigot
A glass drink dispenser like this one is an easy and beautiful way to display and serve aguas frescas.
How to Serve
Serve agua de fresa chilled over ice in a tall glasses or in a large pitcher for gatherings.
You can also garnish with fresh strawberry slices or even diced pieces of strawberries mixed right in.
Storing
Store in a sealed bottle or other container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Shake or stir before serving.
Tips and Variations
- Make it bubbly: Replace some of the water with sparkling water before serving.
- Make it extra cold: Replace a cup of water with a cup of ice when blending the strawberries.
- Sub the sweetener: Use coconut sugar or sugar instead of honey when making the simple syrup.
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Recipe
Agua de Fresa (Strawberry Agua Fresca)
Equipment
- Knife
- cutting board
- saucepan
- Pitcher
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- ¾ cup honey sub with cane sugar
- 1 cup water
Agua Fresca
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 4 cups cold, filtered water, divided
- ½ cup simple syrup plus more per taste preference
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
- ice for serving
Instructions
Honey Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey with one cup of water.
- Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, just until the honey fully dissolves. Do not bring to a boil.
- As soon as the honey dissolves, remove from heat and let cool completely.
Agua Fresca
- Wash the strawberries by placing them in a large bowl covered with 4 parts water and 1 part white or apple cider vinegar.
- Let them soak for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Remove the stems, then halve or quarter the strawberries for easier blending.
- Add 2 cups of cold, filtered water and the strawberries to a blender.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth.
- If you prefer a smoother drink, strain the agua fresca using a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. This is usually not necessary, especially if using a high-powered blender.
- Stir in the remaining 2 cups of water, ½ cup of the simple syrup, and lime juice (if using).
- Taste and add more simple syrup if desired.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour until cold. You can also serve over ice and garnish with pieces of strawberry.
Alexa
Now that strawberries aren't so expensive I have made this 3 times. I love the honey and strawberry combination.
Gemma
Hi Alexa, me too, I can't believe how expensive they got. Glad you liked it!
Christina
Yes, the best for all the strawberries in season right now. The honey combo is amazing!
Gemma
Hi Christina, so happy you liked it!
Lola
This is one of my favorites - especially when strawberries are at their peak sweetness!
Gemma
And it is so easy! Thank you!