Agua Fresca (Flexible Recipe)

• 4 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar (you may not need any, depends on the fruit)
• 8 cups water
• ice cube (optional)

1. Mash strawberries and 1C water in a bowl, add sugar to taste.
2. Cover and put in the fridge for 4 hours to macerate.
3. After maceration, put strawberry mixture in a blender and blend smooth.
4. For a smoother agua fresca, strain through a mesh strainer into a pitcher or large jar, discard pulp and seeds.
5. Add the remaining 7C water, mix well and chill.

ripe strawberries, sugar, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/agua-fresca-flexible-recipe-377373 (may not work)