Dairy Free Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a warm afternoon quite like a cold glass of agua fresca. This version blends fresh strawberries with bright lime juice and a touch of maple syrup, then strains everything into a silky, jewel-red drink that looks as stunning as it tastes. The maple syrup keeps it naturally sweetened and completely free of any dairy, so there's nothing to second-guess — just clean, vibrant flavor in every sip. A pinch of salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly sharpens the strawberry and makes the whole thing taste more alive. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the move that takes this from smoothie territory to something genuinely refreshing and light. Poured over ice with a few lime slices on the rim, it's the kind of drink that disappears fast and gets requested again immediately.
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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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