Agua fresca is a refreshing, sweet treat for an energetic summer drink. I like it by the pool, as an aperitif when I have guests for dinner, or when I wash the dishes to make it more colorful and fun.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 6 people | 15 minutes |
| Passive Time |
| 10 minutes |
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Agua fresca is a refreshing, sweet treat for an energetic summer drink. I like it by the pool, as an aperitif when I have guests for dinner, or when I wash the dishes to make it more colorful and fun.
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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
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Instructions
- In a blender, combine strawberries, 2 cups of water, lime juice, its zest, sugar and the chopped rosemary.
- Blend until completely liquid, and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to allow rosemary to steep and release its earthy and aromatic essence.
- Strain puree into a pitcher and add the remaining water.
- 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.
- Serve with ice. Keep your drink refrigerate for up to 2 days.
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