Caffeine Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
Bright, fruity, and impossibly refreshing, this strawberry basil agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit on a porch and do absolutely nothing for a while. Fresh strawberries get blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, a touch of maple syrup, and fragrant basil leaves before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned pitcher drink. The basil adds a subtle herbal note that elevates this way beyond a basic fruit punch — it's unexpected in the best way. For anyone avoiding coffee, tea, or energy drinks, this is the kind of naturally energizing, zero-caffeine option that actually feels like a treat rather than a compromise. The maple syrup keeps it lightly sweet without being cloying, and you can always add a little more to taste. Strained smooth and poured over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of basil, it looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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