Vegetarian Strawberry Lime Agua Fresca
There is something undeniably refreshing about a cold, fruit-forward drink on a warm day, and this strawberry lime version delivers exactly that. Fresh strawberries get blended with cold water, bright lime juice, a touch of maple syrup, and just a pinch of salt before being strained into a silky, vibrant pitcher drink that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. The straining step is what sets a great agua fresca apart — pressing the blended fruit through a fine-mesh strainer removes all the pulp and leaves behind a beautifully smooth, jewel-toned liquid. Maple syrup keeps things naturally sweetened and easy to adjust, so you can dial the balance of sweet and tart to exactly where you want it. Poured over ice with a few lime slices, this is the kind of drink that disappears fast at any gathering. It comes together with just five simple ingredients and a blender, making it as low-effort as it is impressive.
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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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