Caffeine Free Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as refreshing as a tall glass of agua fresca on a warm day, and this strawberry-lime version is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Fresh strawberries bring natural sweetness and a gorgeous deep-pink color, while lime juice cuts right through with a bright, citrusy punch. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without overpowering the fruit, and a pinch of salt quietly makes all the flavors pop. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you that silky, restaurant-quality texture — no chunks, no foam, just clean and vibrant flavor in every sip. It's completely free of coffee, tea, or any other stimulants, so it's a genuinely satisfying option for anyone avoiding caffeine without having to reach for a sugary soda or an energy drink. Serve it over ice with a few lime slices and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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