Almond Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
This vibrant, blush-pink drink is the kind of thing you want to sip on a hot afternoon when nothing else will do. Fresh strawberries and bright lime juice do the heavy lifting, while a handful of basil leaves adds an herby, almost floral note that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected and special. Maple syrup sweetens it naturally, so you're not relying on refined sugar or any store-bought syrups that might carry hidden additives. Everything gets blended smooth and then strained through a fine-mesh sieve, leaving you with a silky, jewel-toned drink that looks as good as it tastes. It's naturally free from nuts of any kind — no almond milk, no almond extract, nothing to second-guess — just clean, whole ingredients you can feel good about serving to anyone at the table. Pile the glasses high with ice, tuck in a lime slice and a sprig of basil, and you've got something that feels genuinely festive with almost zero effort.
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 8 large fresh basil leaves
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh basil sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, water, maple syrup, lime juice, basil leaves, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible, then discard the solids.
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