Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca Recipes

AGUAS FRESCAS

Steps:

• Blend 5 cups of any chopped fruit (we used strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, honeydew, watermelon and mango) with 3 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Add more sugar and/or lime juice to taste and serve over ice.

MEXICAN STRAWBERRY WATER (AGUA DE FRESA)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together sliced strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
• Remove the strawberry mixture from the refrigerator and pour into a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Pour the blended berry mixture through a wire mesh strainer set over a large mixing bowl; discard the pulp and seeds.
• Add the remaining 7 cups cold water to the pureed strawberries and mix well. Place the Aqua de Fresa in the refrigerator to chill for several hours or pour over ice and serve immediately. Garnish with lime slices or mint leaves.

WATERMELON, STRAWBERRY AND TEQUILA AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Toss the watermelon, diced strawberries, sugar and salt in a large bowl to blend. Let stand until the sugar dissolves and a syrup forms, stirring occasionally, at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
• Working in batches, puree the fruit mixture with the tequila and 2 teaspoons of the lime juice, combining each batch in a large pitcher. Stir to blend. Add more lime juice if desired. Refrigerate until very cold, at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
• For the garnish: Thread 1 strawberry, 1 lime wedge and 1 watermelon cube onto 6 skewers. Divide the agua fresca among 6 chilled glasses. Stick a skewer with garnishes into each drink and serve.

STRAWBERRY-BASIL AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Add the strawberries, sugar, basil leaves and lemon juice to a blender; puree on high speed for 1 minute. Add 2 cups cold water and puree for an additional minute. Pour the mixture into a large pitcher and stir in another 2 cups cold water.
• Serve over ice.

STRAWBERRY AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Combine water and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
• Place strawberries in a blender, and process until smooth.
• Combine the sugar mixture, strawberry puree, and juice; stir well.

STRAWBERRY WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Muddle fresh fruit, Wholesome Organic Stevia and basil.
• Top with ice and sparkling water.