Nutmeg Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with peak-season flavor, this strawberry basil agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit outside and do absolutely nothing for a while. Fresh strawberries get blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, a handful of fragrant basil leaves, and just a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness — then strained into a gorgeous, ruby-red pitcher drink. The combination of fruity and herbal is surprisingly sophisticated, and that pinch of salt quietly ties everything together in the best way. Many store-bought fruit drinks and flavored waters sneak in spice blends or "natural flavors" that can be hard to verify, so making this at home means you know exactly what's in your glass. The straining step gives it that silky, clean texture that sets a proper agua fresca apart from a smoothie. Served over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of basil, it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a trendy café — but it comes together in minutes right in your own kitchen.

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