Cinnamon Free Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot afternoon quite like a cold, fruit-forward agua fresca. This version leans on ripe strawberries and bright lime juice for a flavor that's naturally vibrant — no artificial syrups or spice blends needed, which makes it a genuinely safe pour for anyone avoiding cinnamon. A touch of maple syrup sweetens things up without overpowering the fruit, and a pinch of salt quietly sharpens every sip. Blending everything together and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, jewel-red drink that looks stunning in a glass. You can dial the sweetness or tartness up or down right before serving, so it's easy to make it exactly the way you like. Pile in the ice, add a lime slice if you're feeling fancy, and you've got a refreshing drink that's as beautiful as it is simple.
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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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