Citric Acid Free Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Fresh strawberries and real lime juice do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a drink that's bright, juicy, and genuinely refreshing without a drop of anything processed. For anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities, store-bought fruit drinks and flavored waters are practically off the table — that additive shows up everywhere as a preservative or flavor enhancer. This recipe sidesteps the problem entirely by relying on whole fruit and freshly squeezed lime, so every sip is exactly what it looks like. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of the berries, and a pinch of salt quietly ties it all together. Blending everything smooth and then straining out the pulp gives you a silky, jewel-red liquid that looks like something from a fancy café. Serve it over a big glass of ice and it's instantly the most beautiful thing on the table — no artificial anything required.
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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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