Heart Healthy Strawberry Agua Fresca Recipe
Serve up a sweet, refreshing strawberry drink that's brightened with lime and fresh mint. This diabetic-friendly agua fresca is easy, festive and alcohol-free.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
4 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
8 mint sprigs
1 piece (1-inch long) fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1/8 tsp salt
6 cups hulled strawberries
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
Directions
Step 1
Combine water and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add 2 mint sprigs, ginger and salt and let stand for 10 minutes.
Step 2
In a colander, strain syrup and transfer to a blender. Add strawberries and process until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher. Stir in lime juice. Serve over ice, garnished with remaining mint sprigs.
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 87
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:87
total fat:0g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:30mg
total carb:22g
fibers:2g
proteins:1g
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