Citric Acid Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca

Fresh strawberries, fragrant basil, and a squeeze of real lime come together in a blender to create something that tastes like summer in a glass. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, store-bought fruit drinks and flavored waters are often a minefield — citric acid shows up as a preservative or flavor enhancer in nearly every commercial option. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients with no additives hiding in the mix. The natural tartness comes straight from fresh lime juice, and maple syrup does the sweetening without any of the synthetic acids found in processed alternatives. Blending everything together and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully smooth, jewel-toned drink that looks like it came from a fancy café. A little salt rounds out the flavor in a way that's subtle but makes a real difference. Serve it over ice with a sprig of basil and you've got a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink that's as safe as it is stunning.

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