Vegan Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a warm afternoon quite like a cold glass of agua fresca. This version leans on ripe, juicy strawberries blended with fresh lime juice and a touch of maple syrup, creating something that tastes bright, fruity, and just tart enough to keep you reaching for another sip. The maple syrup is a smart swap here — it dissolves beautifully into the liquid and keeps the whole drink completely plant-based without sacrificing any sweetness. Blending everything together and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you that signature silky, refreshing texture that sets agua fresca apart from a basic smoothie or juice. You can dial the sweet-to-tart ratio up or down right before serving, so it's easy to make it exactly how you like it. Poured over ice with a few lime slices floating on top, it looks stunning on a table and takes almost no effort to pull off. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a hot day, this is the kind of drink that disappears 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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