Strawberry Agua Fresca

Name: Strawberry Agua Fresca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4-1/2 cups water, divided; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 6 servings

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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

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.

Water, sugar, strawberries and lime juice are all you need to make a refreshing summer drink. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia

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