Strawberry Agua Fresca
This deliciously fruity drink is a traditional Mexican refreshment, perfect for quenching your thirst and satisfying your taste buds.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- limes for lime juice and garnish, optional
- mint sprigs for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly and remove the stems. Slice them into smaller pieces to make blending easier.
- In a blender, add the sliced strawberries, water, and sugar (adjust the amount of sugar to your preferred level of sweetness).
- For a tangy twist, squeeze some fresh lime juice into the blender.
- Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and well combined.
- Taste the Agua Fresca and adjust the sweetness or acidity if necessary.
- Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove any seeds or pulp.
- Chill the Strawberry Agua Fresca in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Before serving, add ice cubes to individual glasses and pour the chilled Agua Fresca over them.
- Garnish with lime slices and mint sprigs, optional.
- Enjoy!