Rice 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 whole thing gets sweetened with a quick maple syrup simple syrup, so every sip has a smooth, natural sweetness that balances the citrus perfectly. Blending and straining the strawberries gives the drink a beautifully clear, jewel-toned finish — no pulpy texture, just clean, vibrant flavor. A splash of sparkling water right before serving adds a gentle fizz that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. This is the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table but comes together with just a blender, a strainer, and a handful of real ingredients — no grains, no fillers, nothing complicated. Serve it over ice with a lemon slice and it's honestly hard to believe something this refreshing is this easy to make.
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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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