Legume Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
This blended drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to keep in your fridge all summer long. Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and fragrant basil come together in a way that feels both refreshing and a little unexpected — sweet, herby, and just tart enough to keep you reaching for another sip. The whole thing gets strained after blending, so you end up with a beautifully smooth, jewel-red drink that looks as good as it tastes. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, which means no refined sugar and a subtle depth that plays really nicely with the basil. It's naturally free of legumes and every other common allergen concern, built entirely from whole fruits, fresh herbs, and pantry staples you likely already have. Serve it over a big glass of ice with a lime slice on the rim and it honestly looks like something from a nice restaurant patio. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just need something better than plain water on a hot afternoon, this is the answer.
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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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