Pescatarian 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, a touch of maple syrup, and just a pinch of salt to make everything pop — then strains it into a silky, jewel-red drink that looks almost too pretty to sip. The maple syrup keeps things naturally sweetened without any refined sugar, and you can dial the balance of sweet and tart to exactly where you want it before pouring. Pressing the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer is the move that takes it from smoothie territory to that light, refreshing texture you'd find at a good taqueria. It comes together in minutes with nothing but a blender, a strainer, and a pitcher, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser for backyard gatherings or a quiet lunch at home. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few lime slices floating on top and watch it disappear 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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