Breastfeeding Friendly Blended Strawberry Lemonade Agua Fresca
Staying well-hydrated while nursing can feel like a full-time job on top of, well, the actual full-time job of feeding a baby. This vibrant agua fresca makes it genuinely enjoyable — sweet, tart, and refreshing in a way that plain water just can't compete with. Fresh strawberries and real lemon juice bring natural vitamin C to every sip, and maple syrup keeps things sweetened without refined sugar. The blending and straining process gives you a silky-smooth drink that feels a little fancy without requiring much effort at all. A splash of sparkling water right before serving adds a gentle fizz that makes it feel like a treat you actually carved out time for yourself. It comes together in one blender and a saucepan, which means less cleanup and more time for everything else on your plate. Pour it over a big glass of ice and consider it your daily hydration goal, happily met.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
For the agua fresca
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (about 16 medium)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3–4 lemons)
- 2 cups cold water
For serving
- 1 cup sparkling water, for serving
- 2 cups ice cubes, for serving
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
- 2
Add the strawberries, lemon juice, cold water, and cooled maple syrup to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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