Honey Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
This vibrant, blush-pink drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright strawberry flavor, a hint of herby freshness from the basil, and just enough citrus zing from the lime to keep things lively. Sweetened with maple syrup instead of honey, it's a genuinely delicious swap that doesn't sacrifice any depth or complexity. The blender does most of the heavy lifting, and straining the mixture gives you that silky, restaurant-quality texture that makes agua fresca so refreshing. A pinch of salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly amplifies every other flavor in the glass. You can dial the sweetness up or down to your liking before chilling, which makes this easy to tailor for a crowd. Serve it over ice with a few basil sprigs and lime slices, 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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