Nitrate & Nitrite 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 natural sweetness and a gorgeous deep-pink color, while lime juice cuts right through with bright, citrusy tang. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, keeping everything clean and free from any processed additives you might find in store-bought versions or flavored drink mixes. A pinch of salt might seem like a small detail, but it quietly rounds out every sip and makes the fruit flavor pop. The straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives you a silky-smooth drink that looks as good as it tastes. Poured over ice with a fresh lime slice on the rim, this is the kind of refreshment that feels effortless but looks like you really tried. Make a big pitcher and it disappears fast.
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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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