Olive Garden Strawberry Fresco
Quench your thirst with Olive Garden’s inspired Strawberry Fresco—a refreshing, homemade beverage perfect for any sunny day. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries and a bright splash of fresh lemon juice, this easy-to-make drink achieves the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Blended with cold water and just a touch of sugar, then served over ice for an irresistibly crisp finish, it’s an ideal non-alcoholic option for casual gatherings or moments of relaxation. Optional fresh mint leaves add a hint of elegance and a fragrant garnish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this summer sip is as easy as it is delicious. Make your own Strawberry Fresco today to savor the taste of farm-fresh fruit in every glass!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 2 cups Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly and slice off the leafy tops.
Place the strawberries, cold water, sugar, and fresh lemon juice into a blender.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and well combined.
Optional: If you prefer a smoother consistency, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
Pour the blended strawberry fresco over the ice-filled glasses.
Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Fresco!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 254 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
