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Strawberry and Cream Agua Fresca

Name: Strawberry and Cream Agua Fresca
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cdas Soured cream; 2 cdas Condensed milk; 3 cdas Sugar; 1 Lime; 2 cups Ice; 1.5 litres Cold water; 500 g Ripe strawberries

10 min (10 prep + 0 cook) Easy 6 servings Nacional

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: 27 Mar 2026 · Updated: 29 Mar 2026

Fresh strawberry agua fresca blended with cream and condensed milk — refreshing and lightly creamy.

About this recipe

Strawberry and cream agua fresca is a refreshing Mexican drink that combines blended fresh strawberry water with the indulgent touch of soured cream and condensed milk. It is a luxurious take on the classic strawberry agua fresca, with a slightly creamy texture and a flavour reminiscent of strawberry pie in a glass. Served ice cold, it is an essential summer drink at Mexican family tables and fresh fruit drink stalls throughout markets.

History & Origin

Aguas frescas are an institution in Mexican gastronomy with pre-Hispanic roots: the Aztecs prepared drinks from fruits, flowers and seeds which the Spanish sweetened with cane sugar. Strawberry agua fresca is one of the country's most beloved, though strawberries are not native to Mexico but came from Europe. The cream version is a modern innovation from market stalls and family kitchens, where adding cream or milk gives more body and a festive touch. Today strawberry and cream agua fresca is a Mexican summer classic, present at weddings, quinceañeras, patronal festivals and any family gathering in warm weather.

Estimated cost

£4.00

Total cost

£0.67

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

180

Calories

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

Fat

Fibre

50mg

Sodium

* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.

Method

1
Wash and disinfect 500 g ripe strawberries. Remove the hulls and quarter them.
💡 Use very ripe seasonal strawberries for the best flavour and deep pink colour.
2
Blend the strawberries with 500 ml cold water, 3 tbsp sugar and the juice of 1 lime until smooth.
3
Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds and coarse pulp. Pour into a large jug.
4
Add 1 litre more cold water, 3 tbsp soured cream and 2 tbsp condensed milk. Stir well with a long spoon. Taste and adjust sugar.
💡 The cream and condensed milk blend better if you first mix them with a little of the strawberry water.
5
Serve in tall glasses with plenty of ice. Garnish with a fresh strawberry half on the rim.