Pork Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(29)

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavor, this strawberry basil agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit on a porch and do absolutely nothing else. Fresh strawberries get blended with cold water, a squeeze of lime, and fragrant basil leaves, then strained into a silky, jewel-toned pitcher drink that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. Maple syrup brings a gentle, natural sweetness that you can dial up or down to your liking — no refined sugar required. The fine-mesh straining step is what sets this apart from a basic smoothie, giving you that clean, light texture that's totally thirst-quenching on a hot day. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from any pork-derived additives or gelatin, so there's nothing to second-guess — just pure, plant-based refreshment. Serve it over ice with a few lime slices and a sprig of basil for a presentation that honestly looks like it came from a fancy café. It's an effortless crowd-pleaser that works for backyard gatherings, weekend brunches, or any time you need something a little more special than plain water.

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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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