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Strawberry Agua Fresca

Aguas frescas ("fresh water") are Mexican and Central American drinks that are an ideal pairing for grilled or spicy foods, especially on a hot day. Traditionally agua frescas are made from fruit, vegetables and grains. Mary Reilly's version is made from strawberry, plum, passionfruit and blackberry purees. Other fruits to try include cantaloupe or honeydew, peaches or nectarines, blueberries and watermelon.

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Strawberry Agua Fresca

Aguas frescas ("fresh water") are Mexican and Central American drinks that are an ideal pairing for grilled or spicy foods, especially on a hot day. Traditionally agua frescas are made from fruit, vegetables and grains. Mary Reilly's version is made from strawberry, plum, passionfruit and blackberry purees. Other fruits to try include cantaloupe or honeydew, peaches or nectarines, blueberries and watermelon.

About Mary Reilly

Mary Reilly worked in the business world for many years while honing her culinary skills. In 2007 she became chef/owner of The Savory Kitchen, which offers baking, in-home catering and personal chef services, She lives in a small town North of Boston and is a recreational beekeeper and an avid gardener. You can enjoy her inspired cooking blog at cooking4theweek.blogspot.com.

Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups ripe strawberries (substitute any ripe fruit you like)
  • 1 qt water
  • pinch of salt
  • sugar to taste (may not be needed)

Special Equipment

  • blender

How-to

  1. Puree all ingredients except the sugar in a blender until very smooth
  2. Taste for sweetness and add sugar if necessary
  3. Add water if necessary to give the agua fresca a  “juice-like” consistency

Alternatively, Try a Cucumber Agua Fresca

  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 qt water
  • 2 tbsp sugar, or to taste
  • pinch of salt
  • juice of 2 limes

Instructions

  1. Blend all the ingredients together until finely pureed
  2. Taste for sweetness and add more sugar if necessary
  3. Dilute with more water if needed to create a more watery consistency
  4. Serve well chilled

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