Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua de Fresa)

This Mexican fruit drink garnished with lime and mint leaves is easy to make in a blender with strawberries, sugar, and water for a refreshing treat.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 100 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Pour chilled strawberry mixture into a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Pour through a wire mesh strainer set over a large bowl; discard pulp and seeds. Stir remaining 7 cups cold water into strawberry juice until aqua de fresa is well combined.

Step 3

Fill glasses with ice. Pour aqua de fresa over ice. Garnish each serving with lime wedges and mint leaves.