Coconut Free Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a warm afternoon quite like a tall glass of agua fresca — and this strawberry lime version is genuinely hard to put down. Fresh strawberries bring a naturally sweet, jammy depth, while lime juice cuts right through with a bright, citrusy punch that keeps every sip refreshing. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, giving just enough body without tipping the drink into dessert territory. The blending and straining process is simple but makes a real difference, producing a silky, jewel-red liquid that looks as good as it tastes. A pinch of salt might seem like an odd addition, but it quietly rounds out all the other flavors and makes the strawberry pop even more. Store-bought fruit drinks can sneak in all kinds of unexpected additives, so blending this up at home with five clean ingredients means you know exactly what's going into your glass. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few lime slices on the rim and it's instantly the most impressive thing on the table.
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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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