Lactose Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
This vibrant, refreshing drink is everything a summer beverage should be — bright, fruity, and just a little unexpected thanks to the fresh basil. Ripe strawberries get blended with cold water, lime juice, maple syrup, and a handful of basil leaves, then strained into a silky, jewel-toned pitcher drink that looks as stunning as it tastes. The basil adds a subtle herbal note that makes this feel far more sophisticated than your average fruit drink, without any extra effort. Since it's built entirely from fresh fruit, herbs, and a touch of natural sweetener, there's nothing here to worry about on the dairy front — it's naturally free of lactose without any substitutions required. A quick chill in the fridge lets the flavors meld beautifully, and serving it over ice with a lime slice makes it feel genuinely special. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of all season long.
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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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