Seed Oil Free Blended Strawberry Lemonade Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as refreshing as a tall glass of agua fresca on a warm day, and this strawberry lemonade version is genuinely hard to beat. Real fruit, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and a maple syrup simple syrup are all that stand between you and something that tastes like summer in a glass. Avoiding seed oils in beverages sounds easy until you realize how many store-bought lemonades and fruit drinks sneak in canola or sunflower oil as an emulsifier or clouding agent — here, every single ingredient is clean and straightforward. The blending and straining process pulls out a silky, jewel-toned liquid that looks almost too pretty to drink. A splash of sparkling water right before serving adds a gentle fizz that keeps things lively without overcomplicating the recipe. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make in big batches for gatherings, because people will absolutely ask for seconds.
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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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