Description
A refreshing and delicious drink made with fresh strawberries, perfect for quenching your thirst.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries, 2 cups of cold water, and granulated sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the seeds and pulp.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water and the lime juice to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a refreshing twist, add a few slices of cucumber or a handful of basil leaves to the blender.
- Try using other fruits like watermelon or mango for different flavors.
- Adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of the fruit used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending and Straining
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg