Low Iodine Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavor, this strawberry basil agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a shaded patio somewhere wonderful. Fresh strawberries get blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, maple syrup, and fragrant basil leaves, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth, deeply fruity sip. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged beverages for additives, dyes, and iodized salt — this recipe sidesteps all of that with whole, simple ingredients you can trust. The tiny pinch of fine salt here is non-iodized by default when you choose the right variety, keeping the drink firmly in safe territory. Maple syrup adds gentle sweetness without any of the concerns that come with certain processed sweeteners, and the lime juice gives it a zippy brightness that makes it feel genuinely special. Strain it, chill it, pour it over ice, and you've got a gorgeous, naturally low-iodine drink that's as beautiful as it is easy to make.

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