Peanut 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. Everything goes into the blender, gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve for that silky-smooth texture, and then hits the glass over ice with a splash of sparkling water for a little fizz. It's refreshing, vibrant, and genuinely beautiful to look at — that deep pink color is hard to resist. Because it's built entirely from whole fruits, citrus, and pantry staples, there's no label-reading stress or worry about hidden allergens lurking in a store-bought mix. The sparkling water finish makes it feel a little fancy, but the whole process is relaxed and approachable enough for a weeknight or a backyard gathering. Serve it garnished 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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