
Few drinks capture the feeling of a warm afternoon quite like a cold, fruit-forward agua fresca. This version blends ripe strawberries with bright lime juice and a touch of maple syrup for a naturally sweetened sip that tastes like summer in a glass. The whole thing comes together in a blender, then gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve so you're left with a silky, jewel-red liquid that's refreshing without being heavy. Maple syrup does a beautiful job here โ it sweetens gently without overpowering the fruit, and you can dial it up or back depending on how sweet your berries are. A pinch of salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly sharpens every other flavor in the glass. Poured over ice with a few lime slices on the rim, this is the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering. Every ingredient is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's zero stress about hidden allergens sneaking into your cup.
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Combine the strawberries, cold water, lime juice, maple syrup, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30โ45 seconds.
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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