Easy Mango Strawberry Agua Fresca
A delicious and refreshing blend of ripe mangoes and strawberries, perfect for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped ripe mangoes
- 1.5 to 2 cups hulled fresh strawberries
- 2 cups filtered water (divided)
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetener (optional, e.g., agave nectar, honey, or simple syrup)
- Fresh lime juice (to taste)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Fruit: Peel the mangoes, remove the pit, and chop the flesh into chunks. Hull the strawberries and rinse them under cold water.
- Blend the Mango Base: Place the chopped mango into a blender, add 1 cup of water and sweetener (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Blend the Strawberry Base: In the same blender, add hulled strawberries, another cup of water, and sweetener (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Combine and Adjust Consistency: Pour strawberry puree into the pitcher with mango puree. Gradually add more water until you reach desired consistency.
- Season to Perfection: Taste your agua fresca and adjust sweetness with more sweetener if needed. Add fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Pour over ice in glasses.
Notes
Can mix in sparkling water for a bubbly experience. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg