Agua de Fresa Cremosa 🍓 is a deliciously creamy Mexican strawberry agua fresca made with fresh strawberries, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. It has the fresh strawberry flavor you love in traditional agua fresca, but with a rich, creamy texture that makes it taste almost like a strawberry milkshake.
This refreshing drink comes together in just a few minutes and is perfect for summer gatherings, taco nights, or anytime you have sweet, ripe strawberries on hand. Serve it ice cold over ice, and you’ll have a drink everyone will want seconds of.
If you love strawberries, you must also try my recipe for Carlota de Fresa.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️
- Fresh and creamy: Ripe strawberries give this agua fresca a bright, fruity flavor, while the evaporated and sweetened condensed milk make it rich and creamy.
- Easy to make: Everything comes together in the blender before being mixed with water in a pitcher.
- Perfect for summer: Serve it ice cold with plenty of ice for a refreshing drink on a warm day.
- Easy to adjust: Depending on how sweet your strawberries are, you may not need any additional sugar.
- Great for gatherings: This recipe makes a pitcher, so it’s easy to serve alongside tacos, grilled meats, or your favorite Mexican dishes.
-Maggie
🍓 Ingredients
- Ripe strawberries
- Cold water
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Evaporated Milk
- Sugar (Just a little bit, if necessary)
💦 Water or Milk?
In Mexico, you may be asked if you want your agua fresca made with water or milk. Agua de Fresa de Leche, or strawberry agua fresca with milk, uses fresh strawberries and evaporated milk for a thicker, creamier consistency. Some people also call it agua fresca cremosa.
For the traditional water version, simply omit the sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. Blend the strawberries with water and sugar, then serve over ice.
👩🏼🍳 Instructions
- Wash and remove all the stems from the strawberries and remove the green tops.
- Place the ripe strawberries in a blender.
- Add the evaporated milk.
- Pour in the sweetened condensed milk (leche condensada).
- Add 1 cup of water.
Most agua fresca recipes blend the fruit and strain before adding the water, but since this is the creamy version, there is no need to strain.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add more water if necessary.
Pro Tip
If you have a smaller blender, blend the strawberries and milk mixture in batches. Pour everything into a large pitcher and stir to combine. The end result will be the same.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into a large pitcher.
- Add the remaining 5 cups of water.
- Give everything a big stir to combine.
Because this agua fresca contains dairy, keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to serve it.
🧊 Ice Ice Baby!
You can add ice cubes now. However, if you don’t serve it right away, it will dilute the mixture.
Best to add ice and pour the beverage individually into each cup.
- Add sugar, if necessary.
This step depends completely on the strawberries you use. If they are ripe, then you might not need sugar at all.
Taste it! If it needs sugar, add some sugar. Start small. About ½ cup. Stir, then taste again. Keep adding until you are satisfied with the way it tastes.
If you want to remove the strawberry seeds, use a fine-mesh sieve. Personally, I don’t remove the seeds.
🙋🏻♀️ Frequently Asked Questions
Agua de Fresa Cremosa is a creamy version of traditional Mexican strawberry agua fresca. It is made with fresh strawberries, water, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. The result is fruity, creamy, and refreshing.
No. Because this is the creamy version, you do not need to strain the strawberries after blending. If you prefer a smoother drink without strawberry seeds, you can pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before adding it to the pitcher.
Yes. Frozen strawberries can be used if fresh strawberries are not available. Let them thaw first, then blend as directed. Keep in mind that the flavor and sweetness can vary depending on the strawberries.
Not necessarily. Sweetened condensed milk already adds plenty of sweetness, and ripe strawberries can be naturally sweet. Taste the agua fresca before adding any extra sugar and only add it if needed.
Yes, but the result will be different from this traditional creamy version. You can use a dairy-free evaporated milk alternative and dairy-free sweetened condensed milk if you want to make a dairy-free version.
Yes. You can substitute 1 cup of regular milk for the evaporated milk. The agua fresca will be a little less rich, but it will still be delicious.
Because this agua fresca contains dairy, store it covered in the refrigerator and enjoy it within 2–3 days. Stir well before serving.
Absolutely. You can prepare it a day ahead and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to serve it. Give it a good stir before pouring.
If you love fresh strawberries and creamy drinks, this Agua de Fresa Cremosa is one you have to try. It has the refreshing fruitiness of agua fresca with the rich, creamy flavor of a strawberry milkshake.
Make a pitcher for your next taco night, summer gathering, or family meal. And don’t forget to taste it before adding the sugar—you may find that your strawberries and sweetened condensed milk make it perfectly sweet already.
Serve it cold over ice and enjoy a little taste of Mexico in every glass!
Agua de Fresa Cremosa (Creamy Strawberry Agua Fresca)
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce ripe strawberries package
- 1 14-ounce sweetened condensed milk can
- 1 12-ounce evaporated milk can
- 6 cups water
- ½ cup sugar (if necessary)
Instructions
- Wash and remove all the stems from the strawberries.
- Place the strawberries into a blender.
- To the blender, add the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1 cup water.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into a large pitcher.
- Add the remaining water to the pitcher.
- Stir to combine and taste.
- If the drink needs to be sweeter, add the sugar.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
This strawberry agua fresca is such a refreshing summer drink, perfect for sipping by the pool!
That sounds great! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe.
I absolutely adore this Strawberry Agua Fresca! The first time I tried it, I was instantly transported to a serene summer day, surrounded by the aroma of fresh, ripe strawberries. This delightful beverage offers the perfect balance of sweetness and refreshment, creating a truly refreshing experience.
That sounds like a wonderful experience! I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe.
This recipe is so refreshing and energizing! I can’t wait to try out your recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you liked it! Enjoy the refreshing taste of this Agua de Fresa.
Refreshing and delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Happy to hear you liked it. Hope you try this recipe soon.
Strawberry is my favorite seasonal fruit. Love your recipe. So perfect for the season. Refreshing and yummy.
Thank you! I’m glad you liked the recipe. Enjoy!
Looks fantastic and I bet it’s perfect for summer dinner parties when you just want something refreshing but still sweet and yum! I can’t wait to try it.
It is, so refreshing. Hope you try it!