Description
Refreshing agua fresca strawberries and cream blends Mexican tradition with silky smoothness, creating a perfect summer sipper. Sweet strawberries mingle with creamy notes, offering you a delightful escape from ordinary beverages.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Berries:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup water
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Garnish and Optional:
- 4–5 ice cubes
- 1 sprig fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and hull the strawberries, removing any stems or blemishes.
- Transfer strawberries to a blender and combine with water, creating a smooth, vibrant puree.
- Add sugar to the strawberry mixture, blending until the sweetener completely dissolves.
- Pour the strawberry base through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any seeds, ensuring a silky texture.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy consistency.
- Gently fold vanilla extract into the whipped cream, infusing a rich, aromatic flavor.
- Fill serving glasses with ice cubes to create a refreshing base.
- Carefully pour the strained strawberry liquid over the ice, filling glasses about 3/4 full.
- Delicately layer the vanilla-infused whipped cream on top of the strawberry liquid.
- Optionally, garnish with a fresh mint sprig for an elegant presentation and hint of herbal freshness.
- Serve immediately, allowing the layers to slightly blend for a marbled effect and maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to maintain the drink’s refreshing temperature and prevent melting.
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the most intense natural flavor, avoiding any unripe or overripe fruits.
- Strain the strawberry puree thoroughly to eliminate seeds and create a smooth, velvety texture that glides effortlessly.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels or substituting with honey, agave, or stevia for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg