Shellfish Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca

Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and fragrant basil come together in this blended and strained drink that is as beautiful to look at as it is refreshing to sip. The combination of sweet fruit and herbal basil gives it a sophisticated edge that sets it apart from anything you'd pull off a store shelf. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, letting you dial the sweetness up or down to suit your taste before it goes into the fridge to chill. Because every single ingredient here is whole and plant-based, there is absolutely nothing to second-guess — no labels to scrutinize, no hidden additives to worry about. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives the finished drink a silky, clean texture that feels genuinely special. Serve it over ice with a curl of lime and a sprig of basil and it looks like something from a nice restaurant patio. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast at a summer gathering, so you may want to double the batch.

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