Strawberry Agua Fresca
This refreshing strawberry agua fresca is bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries, zesty lime juice, and just a hint of sweetness. With a smooth consistency and a touch of salt to enhance the flavors, this delightful drink is perfect for quenching your thirst on a hot day. Garnish with strawberry slices and a sprig of mint for a beautiful presentation that will impress your guests.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 5 cups hulled strawberries, plus strawberry slices for garnish
- 3 cups water, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp. coarse sea salt
- Ice cubes as needed
- Mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine 2 1/2 cups of the strawberries and 1 1/2 cups of the water and puree until smooth. Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Pour the puree into the sieve, using a silicone spatula to press the mixture through the sieve. Discard the strawberry seeds left in the sieve. Repeat with the remaining 2 1/2 cups strawberries and 1 1/2 cups water.
- Transfer the strawberry puree to a pitcher. Add the sugar, lime juice and salt and stir to combine. Add an additional 1 to 2 cups of water to reach the desired consistency.
- Fill 4 glasses with ice cubes. Pour the agua fresca into the glasses. Garnish each with strawberry slices and a mint sprig. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Essentials of Latin Cooking,</i> by Patricia McCausland-Gallo, Deborah Schneider &amp; Beverly Cox (Oxmoor House, 2010).
Yield
Serves 4.
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