Strawberry Agua Fresca

This refreshing summer drink is so simple to make. Strawberry Agua Fresca is the perfect thirst quencher on a hot summer day. Try one for yourself!

When I shared my Watermelon Agua Fresca a couple of weeks ago, I promised you I would be sharing more beverage recipes with you this summer. I’m following through on that promise.

Of course mine are all sans alcohol, but you can always add some if you like. I wish I could but I’m under doctor’s orders not to touch the stuff. However I can sip non-alcoholic beverages to my heart’s content. So I do. Often.

This watermelon agua fresca is super easy to make. You can add more of this, or add less of that. Simple to adapt to your own taste. I love recipes like that.

Now if I could just figure out how to make agua fresca without having to sieve it all the live-long day. I hate having to sieve things on a monumental level. No idea why. Likely because I’m impatient. It is worth the effort though. I just love the flavour of a freshly made agua fresca.

I also love to give things away. Today I have a special treat for you. A few of us blogging buddies have joined forces to kick off the summer with a STARS & STRIPES GIVEAWAY!  We’re giving away a KitchenAid Stand Mixer to one lucky reader. It could be you.

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Strawberry Agua Fresca

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Simple to make, this strawberry agua fresca is the perfect thirst quencher on a hot summer day!

Servings: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 4 cups strawberries hulled and slice in half
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 cups ice

Instructions

1. Wash, hull and slice the strawberries in half. Pop them in a food processor, or blender and pulse until it's liquid. Now strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve. Use the back of a spoon to press the strawberry puree down to get all the juice out.
2. Transfer the strawberry puree to a large pitcher. Add water and sugar, then mix until the sugar dissolves. You can use more or less sugar, or a sugar additive if your diet calls for that.
3. Add the ice, give it a mix, and taste it to see if it needs any adjustments.
4. Serve with a big old strawberry loving smile!

Recipe Notes

Recipe Source: Cravings of a Lunatic

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