Brazil Nut Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
This blended fruit drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to keep on rotation all summer long. Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and fragrant basil come together in a way that feels both refreshing and a little unexpected — the herbal note from the basil is subtle but absolutely makes the drink. A touch of maple syrup sweetens everything naturally, and a pinch of salt pulls the whole flavor profile into focus. The whole process is beautifully simple: blend, strain, chill, and pour over ice. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about what might be lurking in a packaged mix. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning in a pitcher on the table, especially with a few lime slices and a sprig of basil floating on top.
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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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