Agua Fresca is a simple drink that originated among the street vendors of Mexico. Literally translated it means "fresh water" and over the past few years, this delightfully refreshing beverage has spread throughout the Americas and to the United States. Simply put, agua fresca is a fruit-infused drink that is clean, fresh and flavorful. Today's variety pays homage to the Strawberry, one of my favorite fruits and one that is at the peak of ripeness this time of the year.
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Yields: 6-8 cups
4 cups water
1/2 cup sugar (or sugar substitute)
6 cups hulled strawberries
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
Combine water and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Place strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth. Combine sugar water, strawberry puree, and lime juice. Stir well and enjoy.
CALORIES 71; FAT 0.4 g; PROTEIN 0.8 g; FIBER 2.3 g; CHOL 0 mg; IRON 0.5 mg; SODIUM 4 mg; CALC 21 mg.
Recipe from Cooking Light, Cooking through the Seasons; Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
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