Creamy Strawberry Agua Fresca

6 (1 ¼ cup serving size)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (900 g) strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 4 tbsp (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 6 mint leaves, roughly torn
  • ¼ tsp (1.5 g) salt
  • 3 cups (750 mL) water, very cold
  • 4 cups (1 L) Lactantia UltraPur 3.25% Milk
  • 6 cups ice, divided

Garnish:

  • 2 cups (500 mL) Lactantia 35% Whipping Cream
  • 6 tbsp (90 mL) grenadine syrup
  • 1 tbsp (12.5 g) granulated sugar
  • 18 strawberries, divided
  • Mint

Directions

  1. Wash hands thoroughly and sanitize all work surfaces and equipment. Use designated cutting boards for products being used.
  2. In a large bowl combine strawberries, sugar, mint, and salt. Allow to sit for 20 minutes.
  3. In a blender, add strawberry mixture and 2 cups of water, blend until smooth.
  4. Strain berry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Makes 4 cups.
  5. Combine berry mixture, remaining 1 cup of water, and milk in a pitcher. Stir well. Cover and refrigerate until service. Makes 8 cups.
  6. In a large bowl, whip whipping cream with grenadine and granulated sugar until soft peaks form and pale pink.

For Service:

  1. In a tall glass, fill halfway with ice, then fill with drink.
  2. Top each glass with pink whipped cream.
  3. Garnish with 3 strawberries on a stick and a mint sprig.