
Fresh strawberries and real lemon juice come together in this vibrant, blended agua fresca that tastes like summer in a glass. Many store-bought lemonades and fruit drinks sneak in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, making them a minefield if you're trying to avoid it โ this one keeps things completely clean by relying on whole fruit and freshly squeezed juice instead. A quick maple syrup simple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness without any of the additives found in conventional simple syrups or flavored syrups. The blended strawberry base gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve for a silky-smooth finish, then topped with sparkling water for a little effervescent lift. It's refreshing, naturally flavored, and genuinely beautiful in the glass โ especially with a lemon slice perched on the rim. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at a gathering, and nobody has to ask twice what's in it.
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Combine the maple syrup and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2โ3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
Add the strawberries, lemon juice, cold water, and cooled maple syrup to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30โ45 seconds.
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