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Mexican strawberry water

Recipe Information

Description:
Mexican strawberry water is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 4 hours, 20 minutes of prep time and about 0 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 4 hours, 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 10 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 10
Preparation Time 4 Hours, 20 Minutes
Cook Time 0 Minutes
Total Time 4 Hours, 20 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Strawberries
Category Fruit
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Dessert
Subtype Drink
Cuisine Mexican; Latin American
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 cups strawberries, sliced

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 8 cups cold water

  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges (optional)

  • 8 fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Directions

  • In a mixing bowl, toss the strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup cold water together. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.

  • After 4 hours, remove the bowl and spoon the strawberry-sugar mixture into a blender and puree until smooth. After pureeing the mixture, strain it over a large bowl to remove the seeds and pulp.

  • Pour the other 7 cups of water into the bowl and stir well. Either refrigerate for several hours to chill, or pour over ice to serve immediately. Add lime slices or mint leaves for garnish as desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 100 cal

  • Total fat: 0g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 6mg

  • Carbohydrate: 26g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Sugar: 23g

  • Protein: 1g