Indulge in the sweet and refreshing taste of strawberries with our collection of delectable recipes. From the classic Strawberry Water that offers a hydrating and flavorful treat to the vibrant Strawberry Cordial that adds a touch of elegance to your gatherings, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Experience the goodness of sun-ripened strawberries transformed into a thirst-quenching elixir with our Strawberry Water, perfect for those hot summer days. If you seek a more sophisticated delight, try our Strawberry Cordial, a luscious syrup that adds a burst of flavor to sparkling water, cocktails, or even desserts. Explore the enchanting world of strawberries and discover new ways to savor their delightful taste with our carefully curated recipes.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
STRAWBERRY WATER
Steps:
- Clean the berries. Place the strawberries in a blender with strawberries with 1 cup water, the lime juice and sugar and blend on high until fully combined.
- Add the remaining 6 cups cold water. Taste and adjust sugar or lime juice as needed (the flavor mellows over time). Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days. If desired, serve topped off with sparkling water.
STRAWBERRY CORDIAL
It's so easy to make your own liqueurs - and so easy to get sloshed on them when they taste this good!
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Strawberry
Time 15m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Clean berries without washing; set aside in tall half-gallon jar.
- Mix sugar with 1 cup water and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat; bring mixture to boil and set aside to cool.
- Mix cooled syrup with vodka and pour over strawberries.
- Cover tightly and store in a cool, dark place for 1 week.
- Pass liqueur through a fine mesh strainer (eat berries :-)).
- Strain again through coffee filter into a bottle.
- Note: The reason for the double-straining is to eliminate the tiny strawberry seeds that inevitably fall off the fruit into the liqueur. The fruit can be cut into smaller pieces if very large, or left whole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2580.2, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 13.2, Carbohydrate 133.2, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 120, Protein 2.9
STRAWBERRY WATER (OR STRAWBERRY CORDIAL)
This recipe comes from a 1920s French cookery book called "La Bonne Cuisine de Madame E. St-Ange", which I bought recently in a facsimile edition. It makes a delicious non-alcoholic strawberry drink - although you can also use it to flavour champagne or white wine. The recipe is my dodgy translation of the key points of the recipe, supplemented with my own comments - but I've tried it, and it works very well :-)
Provided by Syrinx
Categories Beverages
Time 1h30m
Yield 1500 ml, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large pan over a low flame, dissolve the sugar in the water.
- Increase the flame and bring the liquid to a boil, then plunge in the strawberries, put a close-fitting lid on the pot and turn off the heat.
- Leave the pan undisturbed for at least an hour to infuse.
- Dampen a piece of muslin cloth (or a jelly bag), and strain off the liquid into a large bowl or jug. Leave the pulp to drip until all the liquid has been collected - do not press the strawberry pulp, or the liquid will turn cloudy. In my experience, the drained pulp is very popular with passing children, despite its rather anaemic appearance!
- Chill the beautiful ruby-red strawberry water, then serve over ice. You may need to dilute it with water, to taste.
- Alternative serving suggestion - pour a little of the chilled strawberry water into a wine glass, then top up with chilled sparkling wine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4.1, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 0.2
MEXICAN STRAWBERRY WATER (AGUA DE FRESA)
Fresh fruit waters, or Aguas de Frutas, made with crushed or blended fruit are a common and popular drink all over Mexico. This recipe is extremely flavorful and refreshing, especially when fresh strawberries are in season.
Provided by Olivia
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 4h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together sliced strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
- Remove the strawberry mixture from the refrigerator and pour into a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Pour the blended berry mixture through a wire mesh strainer set over a large mixing bowl; discard the pulp and seeds.
- Add the remaining 7 cups cold water to the pureed strawberries and mix well. Place the Aqua de Fresa in the refrigerator to chill for several hours or pour over ice and serve immediately. Garnish with lime slices or mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 6.5 mg, Sugar 23.1 g
WILD STRAWBERRY CORDIAL
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, then decrease the heat to low and simmer for about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Strain out the lemon zest and vanilla bean and pour into a store-and-pour container. The cordial will keep for 7 days, refrigerated. Keep refrigerated until use. Fill a labeled squeeze bottle for easiest use.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
- Use a food processor or blender to quickly and easily puree the strawberries.
- Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds or pulp.
- Add sugar or honey to taste. You can also add other flavorings, such as lemon juice, mint, or vanilla extract.
- Store the strawberry water or cordial in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Conclusion:
Strawberry water and strawberry cordial are refreshing and delicious drinks that are perfect for summer. They are also a great way to use up fresh strawberries. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own strawberry water or cordial at home. So next time you have a craving for something sweet and refreshing, try one of these recipes. You won't be disappointed!
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