Pescatarian 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 fruit is blended smooth and then strained through a fine-mesh sieve, giving you a silky, jewel-toned drink without any pulpy texture getting in the way. Maple syrup stands in for refined sugar as the sweetener, dissolving into a quick simple syrup that balances the tartness of the lemon beautifully. A splash of sparkling water added right before serving keeps every glass lively and refreshing. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at a backyard gathering, so you may want to double the batch. Naturally plant-based and entirely free of meat, poultry, and seafood, it fits a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds — it's just genuinely good on its own terms.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!