Turkey Free Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, juicy strawberries meet zingy fresh lime in this refreshing blended drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The process is beautifully simple — blend, strain, taste, and pour — yet the result feels far more polished than anything you'd grab from a store shelf. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, giving a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays perfectly against the tartness of the lime without overpowering the fruit. A fine-mesh strainer does the quiet work of pulling out the pulp, leaving behind a silky, jewel-red liquid that looks stunning poured over ice. That final taste-and-adjust step is where the magic happens, letting you dial in exactly the sweet-tart balance you're after. Serve it at a backyard gathering, a weekend brunch, or just a hot afternoon when you need something genuinely refreshing — a few lime slices on the rim make it feel like a proper occasion.
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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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