Mustard Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(29)

Mustard Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavor, this strawberry basil agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit on a porch and do absolutely nothing else. Fresh strawberries get blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, fragrant basil leaves, and just a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness — then strained into a beautifully clear, ruby-red pitcher drink. The result is light and floral without being fussy, and every sip tastes like peak strawberry season. Because the whole recipe is built from whole fruits, herbs, and pantry staples, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no condiments, no sauces, no sneaky additives that can make store-bought beverages a gamble. You can dial the sweetness up or down with a little extra maple syrup before chilling, so it's easy to make it exactly right for your crowd. Served over ice with a curl of lime and a sprig of basil, it looks stunning on a table without requiring any real effort to pull off.

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Ingredients

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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