Emulsifier Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this strawberry basil agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Fresh strawberries get blended with cold water, a touch of maple syrup, lime juice, and fragrant basil leaves before being strained into a beautifully clear, ruby-red pitcher drink. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass — no store-bought concentrates, no mystery additives, just clean, simple flavor. The maple syrup does a lovely job of sweetening without any of the emulsifier concerns that can sneak into processed syrups or flavored drink mixes. Straining the blended mixture gives it that smooth, elegant texture that makes it feel almost fancy, even though the whole process is genuinely effortless. Serve it over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of basil, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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