Yeast Free Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca
Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and fragrant basil come together in a blended drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The combination of sweet fruit and herbal basil is unexpected but completely addictive — floral, tangy, and refreshing all at once. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, keeping everything naturally fermentation-free without sacrificing any of the depth you'd want in a well-balanced drink. Blending and straining the mixture gives you a silky-smooth, jewel-toned agua fresca that looks as stunning as it tastes. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week. Serve it over a big glass of ice with a lime slice and a sprig of basil, and it feels genuinely special — no yeast, no fuss, no compromise.
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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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