Strawberry-Rose Agua Fresca

• portions: 4 servings

Ingrédients

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)

Instructions

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.

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.