Pecan Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(29)

Bright, refreshing, and just a little unexpected, this strawberry basil agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh strawberries and fragrant basil get blended together with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a beautifully clear, jewel-toned pitcher. The straining step is what sets this apart — it gives you a silky, restaurant-quality drink without any of the pulpy texture you might get from just blending and pouring. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and easy to adjust, so you can dial it up or down depending on how ripe your berries are. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and tree-nut-free by nature, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required. Serve it over ice with a few lime slices and a sprig of basil for a garnish that looks stunning with almost zero extra effort. It's the perfect thing to batch ahead and keep cold for guests, backyard hangs, or just a quiet moment to yourself.

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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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