Pescatarian Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
This vibrant blended drink is the kind of thing that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and fragrant basil come together in a way that's floral, tart, and just sweet enough — with maple syrup doing the sweetening so you can dial it up or down to your liking. The whole process is beautifully simple: blend, strain, chill, and pour. That fine-mesh straining step is what gives it that silky, restaurant-quality texture instead of a thick smoothie consistency. It's naturally plant-based and free from anything processed, so it fits effortlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle without any label-reading required. Serve it over a big glass of ice with a lime slice and a sprig of basil, and it looks like something you'd pay eight dollars for at a café. Make a big pitcher ahead of time and it'll keep in the fridge, ready to impress whoever walks through the door.
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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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