Mediterranean Diet Friendly Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
Total time25 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
4.8(29)
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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
Chef's tipUse the same amount; honey is a little thicker and slightly sweeter. - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 8 large fresh basil leaves
- ā 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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