Mexican Strawberry Water

Ingredients

• 4 Cups Strawberry
• 1 Cup White sugar
• 8 Cup Cold Water
• 1 Lime (optional)
• 8 Mint Sprig (optional)

Directions

1. 1Mix together sliced strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water in a medium bowl.
2. 2Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for four hours.
3. 3Remove the strawberry mixture from the refrigerator and pour into a blender.
4. 4Blend on high until smooth.
5. 5Pour the blended berry mixture through a wire mesh strainer set over a large mixing bowl; discard the pulp and seeds.
6. 6Add the remaining seven cups cold water to the pureed strawberries and mix well.
7. 7Place the Aqua de Fresa in the refrigerator to chill for several hours or pour over ice and serve immediately.
8. 8Garnish with lime slices or mint leaves.