Pork 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 fresh strawberries and bright lime juice for a flavor that's naturally vibrant — no artificial anything needed. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, giving just enough depth without overpowering the fruit, and a pinch of salt quietly ties everything together. Blending and straining the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer is the move that takes it from smoothie territory to that silky, refreshing sip you'd find at a street cart or taqueria. The whole process is straightforward and completely plant-based, so there's nothing to second-guess about what's in your glass. Poured over ice with a few lime slices, it's the kind of drink that disappears fast and gets requested again immediately.
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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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