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    Strawberry Mint Agua Fresca

    Published: Jul 17, 2020 · Modified: Jan 9, 2024 by Tammy Circeo · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    When the weather is warm and you need a cooling drink, whip up this Strawberry Mint Agua Fresca. Pour it over ice, find a nice shade tree, and cool off!

    2 glasses of Strawberry Mint Agua Fresca with garnishes

    What is an agua fresca?

    Simply put, it translates from Spanish as "fresh water". Agua fresca is a Mexican drink made from water and blended fruit, tea leaves, vegetables and sometimes rice ... you can combine just about any combination and it will be delicious. It’s lightly sweetened and often served over ice.

    Whole strawberries in baskets and hulled in a bowl

    In this particular agua fresca, I used seasonal, organic strawberries and the apple mint pruned from my garden. I always recommend organic vegetables and fruits in order to avoid pesticides and herbicides. This is important for everyone, but especially anyone with autoimmune diseases, such as myself with Hashimoto's, because of the way they disrupt the endocrine system.

    Fresh mint leaves scattered on the counter

    While agua frescas are often sweetened with agave nectar (typical ingredient), I choose to use maple syrup. You can certainly use what you like.

    All of the ingredients for Strawberry Mint Agua Fresca

    Blend strawberries, mint leaves, lime juice, maple syrup, and water in the blender, then let it hang out in the fridge for a while to get really chill.

    Strawberry Mint mixture blended in the blender

    How to serve Strawberry Mint Agua Fresca

    You can use whatever glass you want, but I think a straight-sided pint canning jar is just perfect. Fill it with ice, then pour it ⅔ full with the strawberry mint puree. Top it off with sparkling water and garnish with lime slices, whole strawberries, and some mint sprigs. Beautiful, refreshing, and delicious.

    2 glasses of Agua Fresca in mason jars

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    2 glasses of Strawberry Mint Agua Fresca with garnishes

    Strawberry Mint Agua Fresca

    Tammy Circeo
    When the weather is warm and you need a cooling drink, whip up this refreshing minty fruit drink, pour it over ice and find a nice shade tree!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chilling Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound strawberries hulled, and whole strawberries for serving
    • ¼ cup mint leaves plus sprigs for serving
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
    • Sparkling water, ice, and lime slices for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Put the hulled strawberries, mint leaves, lime juice, maple syrup, and cold water in a blender until smooth. Transfer the puree to a pitcher, cover, and chill until cold, about an hour.
    • Put ice in glasses, then fill ⅔ full with the Strawberry Mint puree. Top it off with sparkling water and garnish with mint sprigs, lime slices, and whole strawberries.⅔

    Notes

    The recipes states that it makes 4 servings. That is intended for 12-ounce glasses, but you know as I do that you can use any glass you want! Just fill whichever glasses you use ⅔ full and top them off with sparkling water. 
    I use sparkling water that I make in my Soda Stream machine (not sponsored), but you can use club soda, Perrier, Pellegrino, or whatever you like! 
    Keyword agua fresca, mint, strawberry, strawberry mint, strawberry mint agua fresca
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