Cashew Free Blended Strawberry Lemonade Agua Fresca
Fresh strawberries and bright lemon juice come together in this blended agua fresca that tastes like summer in a glass. The drink gets its gentle sweetness from a quick maple syrup simple syrup, which dissolves in minutes on the stovetop and keeps things feeling clean and natural. Once everything is blended smooth and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, you're left with a silky, jewel-toned liquid that's completely free of any nut-based thickeners or additives — just real fruit and real flavor. A splash of sparkling water right before serving adds a little effervescence that makes it feel genuinely festive. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive on a table but comes together with almost no effort, which is always a win. Serve it over ice with a lemon slice and watch it disappear fast.
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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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