Gelatin Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and fragrant basil come together in a blended, strained drink that is equal parts refreshing and stunning. The deep pink color alone is enough to make everyone at the table ask what's in the glass. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole fruit, fresh herbs, and maple syrup, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives — every ingredient is exactly what it sounds like. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth, pulp-free liquid that's light and clean on the palate. The basil adds a subtle herbal note that keeps it from tasting like plain fruit punch, and the pinch of salt quietly sharpens every other flavor in the glass. Serve it over ice with a lime slice tucked on the rim and you've got a pitcher drink that feels genuinely special without any complicated technique.
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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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