Alpha Gal Friendly Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
This blended drink is the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving all summer long. Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and fragrant basil come together in a way that feels both refreshing and a little unexpected — floral, fruity, and just barely sweet. Managing an alpha-gal syndrome diagnosis means staying vigilant about mammalian products hiding in unexpected places, and drinks are no exception, from dairy-based smoothies to certain sweeteners. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based, with maple syrup standing in as a natural sweetener that keeps things clean and safe. The blending and straining process gives you a silky, pulp-free drink that looks stunning poured over ice with a curl of lime and a sprig of basil. It's easy enough to throw together on a weeknight but impressive enough to serve at a backyard gathering without any explanation needed.
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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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