Oats Free Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a warm afternoon quite like a tall glass of agua fresca — bright, lightly sweet, and just tart enough to keep you reaching for another sip. This version leans on ripe fresh strawberries and real lime juice for a flavor that tastes genuinely vibrant rather than artificially fruity. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, giving the drink a subtle depth that plain sugar can't quite match. 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 sharpens every other flavor in the glass. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally worry-free — nothing here even comes close to oat territory, so you can sip without a second thought. Serve it over plenty of ice with a lime slice on the rim and it's instantly the most refreshing 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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