Name: Strawberry and Rosemary Agua Fresca
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 people
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)

Strawberry and Rosemary Agua Fresca

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
6people	15minutes

Passive Time

10minutes

Servings	Prep Time
6people	15minutes

Passive Time

10minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2pound of fresh, sweet strawberriesrinsed and hulled
5cups waterdivided
2tablespoons fresh rosemarychopped
4teaspoons turbinado sugar
1 limejuice and zest

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.