Spice Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(29)

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 flavor is naturally sweet and floral, with a gentle herbal lift from the basil that makes it feel a little more special than your average fruit drink. Because the entire recipe relies on whole, unprocessed ingredients, there is nothing hidden to worry about — no spice blends, no seasoning packets, just clean and simple produce. A touch of maple syrup sweetens things up, and a pinch of salt quietly sharpens all the flavors without adding any heat or complexity that could be a problem. Straining the blended mixture gives the final drink a silky, smooth texture that feels genuinely elegant. It comes together quickly and chills in the fridge until you are ready to pour it over ice, making it an easy choice for warm afternoons or casual gatherings. Garnish with a sprig of basil and a lime slice and it looks like something you would order at a nice restaurant.

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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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