Water, sugar, strawberries and lime juice are all you need to make a refreshing summer drink. It only takes 20 minutes to make and serves enough for a crowd. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 4-1/2 cups water, divided
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine 3 cups water and sugar. Cook, over medium heat, until sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Place strawberries, remaining 1-1/4 cups water and fresh lime juice in a blender; cover and process until liquified. Strain through a fine mesh sieve; discard seeds.
- Add sugar syrup and strawberry mixture to a serving pitcher. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving over ice.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 113 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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