Legume Free Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a warm afternoon quite like a cold, fruit-forward agua fresca. This version leans on ripe strawberries and fresh lime juice for a flavor that's bright, a little tart, and just sweet enough thanks to a touch of maple syrup. The whole thing comes together in a blender, gets strained into a pitcher, and is ready to pour over ice in minutes — no cooking, no fuss. Because it's built entirely from whole fruit, citrus, and a natural sweetener, it sidesteps the processed syrups and mystery additives that sneak into store-bought versions. A pinch of salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly sharpens every other flavor in the glass. You can dial the sweetness or tartness up or down before serving, which makes it easy to get exactly the balance you want. Poured over ice with a few lime slices on the rim, it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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