Beverages

Strawberry-Lime Agua Fresca

Makes about 4 cups

Strawberry-Lime Agua Fresca

Makes about 4 cups

Perfect for a hot summer day, this fresh and light beverage is perfect to help cool off. Be sure to serve over a tall glass of ice — the colder the drink the better!

Nutritional information per serving (½ cup):Calories 36 (6% from fat)
carb. 9g
pro. 1g
fat 0g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 3mg
calc. 22mg
fiber 2g

Ingrédients

2 tablespoons Simple Syrup*4 to 6 tablespoons water2 tablespoons fresh lime juice4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved¼ cup packed fresh mint leaves8 ice cubes, plus more for serving

Preparation

1. Put all of the ingredients, in the order listed, into the blender jar. Secure lid.2. Select High and blend until completely smooth, about 2 minutes.3. Pour over a cup of ice and serve immediately.* Simple syrup is sugar dissolved in water. To make, put equal parts water and granulated sugar in a saucepan set over medium-low heat. Syrup is done once the sugar has dissolved. Cool completely before using.