Cinnamon Free Blended Strawberry Lemonade Agua Fresca
Fresh strawberries and bright lemon juice are the stars here, blending into a silky, jewel-toned drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener, dissolving into a quick homemade simple syrup that keeps every sip smooth and naturally flavored — no spice blends or flavored syrups that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices, this kind of drink can be surprisingly tricky to source ready-made, since many commercial lemonades and fruit beverages include cinnamon or "natural flavors" that aren't always transparent on the label. Making it from scratch with whole strawberries, fresh-squeezed lemon, and cold water means you know exactly what's going in. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives the agua fresca a clean, restaurant-quality texture that feels genuinely special. A splash of sparkling water right before serving adds a little effervescence that makes it feel festive enough for a backyard gathering or a lazy afternoon on the porch. It's refreshing, vibrant, and completely fuss-free.
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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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