Mexican Strawberry Agua Fresca

Prep time: 25 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

Strawberry agua fresca is a refreshing blend of juicy strawberries, sugar, and water, served chilled over ice for a deliciously fruity Mexican drink.

Ingredients

4 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup white sugar
8 cups cold water
5 cups ice cubes
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
8 fresh mint sprigs

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Mix together strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup cold water in a medium bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
3 Pour chilled strawberry mixture into a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
4 Pour through a wire mesh strainer set over a large bowl; discard pulp and seeds.
5 Stir remaining 7 cups cold water into strawberry juice until aqua de fresa is well combined.
6 Fill glasses with ice. Pour aqua de fresa over ice. Garnish each serving with lime wedges and mint leaves.