Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
This refreshing beverage makes the most of peak-of-the-season strawberries. Look for the best you can find. You can skip the rose water, but its delicate flavor goes really well with berries and will add something special.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
1 lb. strawberries, hulled, plus whole strawberries for serving
¼ cup mint leaves, plus sprigs for serving
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. light agave nectar
1 tsp. rose water (optional)
Club soda and lime wheels (for serving)
Preparation
Step 1
Purée hulled strawberries, mint leaves, lime juice, agave nectar, rose water (if using), and 2 cups cold water in a blender until smooth. Transfer purée to an airtight container, cover, and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Skim off any foam from surface and pour purée into four 12-oz. glasses filled with ice (glasses should be about two-thirds full). Top off with club soda and garnish with mint sprigs, lime wheels, and whole strawberries.
Recipe notes
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