Beef Free Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a warm afternoon quite like a cold glass of agua fresca. This version leans on ripe, juicy strawberries and bright fresh lime juice for a flavor that's both refreshing and genuinely vibrant — not the flat, overly sweet version you'd find in a bottle at the store. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, giving the drink a subtle depth that white sugar just can't match, and a small pinch of salt ties everything together in a way that makes each sip taste more alive. The blending and straining process is simple but makes all the difference, pulling out a silky-smooth liquid that looks stunning poured over ice. You can dial the sweet-tart balance exactly to your liking before serving, which means it's easy to make this your own every single time. Garnish with a few lime slices and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes — perfect for a backyard gathering or just a quiet moment to yourself.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3 cups cold water
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup, or more to taste
- 1 pinch salt
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, cold water, lime juice, maple syrup, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer in batches, pressing gently on the solids with the back of a spoon until only dry pulp remains. Discard the pulp.
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