Minted Strawberry Agua Fresca

Ingredients

• 2 cups ice cubes
• 3 cups strawberries hulled
• 2 small mint leaves optional
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar or to taste
• 6 whole strawberries split 3/4 up from the point, for garnish
• 6 mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

1. 1
   Place all ingredients in a blender in the order listed.
2. 2
   Blend until completely mixed. Taste and adjust for sweetness or tartness as desired.
3. 3
   Pour into chilled glasses, garnish with mint sprigs, and slide a berry onto the rim of each glass.