Rice Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
This blended strawberry drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all summer long. Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and fragrant basil come together in a way that feels both refreshing and a little unexpected — herbaceous in the best possible way. A touch of maple syrup sweetens everything naturally, and a pinch of salt makes all the flavors pop without tasting salty at all. The whole thing gets strained smooth, so what ends up in your glass is a beautifully clear, jewel-toned drink that looks as good as it tastes. Naturally grain-free and built entirely from whole, simple ingredients, there's nothing here to second-guess — just real fruit and fresh herbs doing all the work. Serve it over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of basil for a presentation that feels genuinely impressive with almost zero effort.
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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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