Strawberry Agua Fresca
Looking for something refreshing to drink with little effort? Try strawberry water from Mexico. Agua frescas, which translates to "fresh water" in Spanish, is a popular light fruity drink in Mexico. Perfect for a warm spring or summer day, this recipe is ideal for the whole family, even with kids.
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1 lime sliced for garnish
- Few sprigs of mint for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sliced strawberries, sugar (or monkfruit sweetener), and 1 cup water in a medium bowl. Place the cover on and refrigerate for four hours.
- Blend the strawberry combination on high speed until it becomes smooth after giving it a good stir.
- Pour through a strainer over a bowl or jug. Stir to blend after adding the remaining water.
- Store in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve, or serve right away over ice.
- Add some mint and lime wheels as garnish. To add a little acidity, you can squeeze in some lime juice just before serving.