Walnut Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and fragrant basil come together in a blender to create one of the most refreshing drinks you can make at home. The combination sounds unexpected, but the herbal sweetness of basil plays beautifully against the tartness of the strawberries and citrus — it tastes like summer in a glass. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, keeping things naturally flavored and easy to adjust to your own taste. After a quick strain through a fine-mesh sieve, you're left with a silky, jewel-red drink that looks stunning poured over ice with a few lime slices on the rim. It comes together with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your cup. Make a big pitcher ahead of time, chill it in the fridge, and it's ready to pour whenever the mood strikes.
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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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