Strawberry and Rosemary Agua Fresca

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound of fresh, sweet strawberries rinsed and hulled
• 5 cups water divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
• 4 teaspoons turbinado sugar
• 1 lime juice and zest

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine strawberries, 2 cups of water, lime juice, its zest, sugar and the chopped rosemary.
2. Blend until completely liquid, and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to allow rosemary to steep and release its earthy and aromatic essence.
3. Strain puree into a pitcher and add the remaining water.
4. Stir and taste, adding more sugar if needed. I like my agua fresca a little thicker and not too sweet, especially if fruit is ripe and juicy; so I tend to be light on both sugar and water.
5. Serve with ice. Keep your drink refrigerate for up to 2 days.