Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua De Fresa)

Serves: 5

Graciela O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

55

Sweetness

50

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

White Sugar

8 cups

Water (cold)

Directions:

1

In a medium bowl, mix together sliced strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water

2

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours

3

Remove the strawberry mixture from the refrigerator and pour into a blender

4

Blend on high until smooth

5

Pour the blended berry mixture through a wire mesh strainer set over a large mixing bowl; discard the pulp and seeds

6

Add the remaining 7 cups cold water to the pureed strawberries and mix well

7

Place the Aqua de Fresa in the refrigerator to chill for several hours or pour over ice and serve immediately

8

Garnish with lime slices or mint leaves