Strawberry Agua Fresca

Summer may have ended but there are still a few warm days left and some things never get old. When looking for some light, delicious refreshments, a fruity, thirst quenching agua fresca is the way to go. We make this every summer in our household and it never fails to help beat the heat.

Makes: 6 servings 

Serving size: 8 ounce

Start to Finish 20 mins

Ingredients

6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

4 cups cold water

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

1/4 cup honey
Ice cubes
Whole fresh strawberries
Honey (optional)

Directions

In a blender combine half of the halved strawberries and half of the cold water. Cover and blend well. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher or large glass jar. Discard solids. Repeat, using remaining strawberries and remaining water.

Stir in lime juice and the 1/4 cup honey. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Serve in ice-filled glasses. Garnish with whole strawberries. If desired, sweeten to taste with additional honey.

Recipe Source: Better Homes & Gardens 'Ultimate Mexican' Magazine 2011 Issue