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Strawberry Agua Fresca

A refreshing Mexican beverage made with fresh strawberries, water, lime juice, and a touch of sugar.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 45

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and roughly chopped
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Juice of 1 lime about 2 tablespoons
  • Pinch of sea salt

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Large pitcher
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Glasses for serving

Method
 

  1. Hull and rinse the strawberries, then roughly chop into quarters.
  2. Place the chopped strawberries into the blender.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of cold water.
  4. Add 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and the juice of 1 lime.
  5. Add a pinch of sea salt.
  6. Blend on high speed for 60 to 90 seconds until completely smooth.
  7. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract all liquid.
  8. Serve over ice or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Strain the mixture for a smooth texture and adjust sweetness or lime to taste.