Peanut Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and a handful of fragrant basil come together in a blender to create a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The natural sweetness of ripe berries does most of the heavy lifting, with maple syrup stepping in to round out the flavor without overpowering the fruit. Running the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer gives you that silky, restaurant-quality texture that makes this feel genuinely special. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no store-bought mixes, no mystery additives. A squeeze of fresh lime keeps things lively and cuts through the sweetness just enough to make each sip incredibly refreshing. Serve it over ice with a sprig of basil on top and it's instantly the most beautiful thing on the table, whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon.
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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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