Pregnancy Friendly Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Few drinks hit the way a cold, fruit-forward agua fresca does on a warm day, and this strawberry-lime version is genuinely refreshing from the very first sip. Fresh strawberries bring natural sweetness and a gorgeous deep-pink color, while lime juice cuts through with just enough brightness to keep things lively. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener here, which is a nice touch — no refined sugar, just a gentle, clean sweetness you can dial up or down to your own taste. Staying well-hydrated is one of those things that matters a lot during pregnancy, and having something this flavorful to sip on makes it a whole lot easier than plain water. The straining step gives it that silky, smooth texture you'd expect from a proper agua fresca rather than a chunky smoothie, so it feels a little special even though it comes together in minutes. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few lime slices on the rim and it looks like something you'd order at a restaurant.
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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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