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!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

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)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly and slice off the leafy tops.

Step 2

Place the strawberries, cold water, sugar, and fresh lemon juice into a blender.

Step 3

Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Optional: If you prefer a smoother consistency, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.

Step 5

Fill two glasses with ice cubes.

Step 6

Pour the blended strawberry fresco over the ice-filled glasses.

Step 7

Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Fresco!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(922.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	157.2

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 33.3g
Protein 1.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 46.3mg	0%
Iron 0.7mg	0%
Potassium 254.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.3%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 93.8%