Mexican Strawberry Agua Fresca
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
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4 cups strawberries, sliced
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1 cup white sugar
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8 cups cold water
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5 cups ice cubes
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1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
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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.