Eggless Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
This refreshing blender drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and fragrant basil come together in a way that feels fancy but takes almost no effort — just blend, strain, and chill. The maple syrup adds a gentle sweetness that you can dial up or down to your liking, making it easy to customize for a crowd or just for yourself. Since it's built entirely from whole fruits, herbs, and pantry staples, there's nothing to second-guess about what's in your glass. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives it that gorgeous, silky texture you'd expect from a good agua fresca. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a few lime slices and a sprig of basil, and it looks like something straight off a restaurant menu. It's the perfect pitcher drink for backyard hangs, brunches, or any afternoon that calls for something cold and a little special.
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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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