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