Artificial Flavors Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
This refreshing blended drink is everything a summer beverage should be — bright, fruity, and just a little unexpected thanks to the herbal lift of fresh basil. Real strawberries and a squeeze of lime do all the heavy lifting here, delivering that bold, sun-ripened flavor you'd normally expect from a bottle loaded with synthetic additives. Maple syrup steps in as a gentle, natural sweetener that lets the fruit shine without any cloying aftertaste. The whole thing comes together in a blender and takes just minutes before it's strained into a pitcher and chilled — simple enough for a weeknight, pretty enough for a backyard gathering. A pinch of salt might sound surprising, but it quietly rounds out every sip and makes the strawberry flavor pop even more. Poured over ice with a sprig of basil and a slice of lime, this is the kind of drink that makes store-bought fruit punches feel completely unnecessary.
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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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