Pistachio 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 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 enough maple syrup to round everything out — then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth finish. The result is something far more interesting than plain fruit juice but just as easy to throw together. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-reading stress or substitution gymnastics required. It's a genuinely clean, whole-food drink made entirely from produce, a citrus fruit, and pantry staples. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a lime slice tucked on the rim and a sprig of basil for that little extra touch, and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café. Make a big batch ahead of time and keep it chilled — it only gets better as the flavors meld together.

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