Strawberry Basil Agua Fresca

10 min + 1 hr chill

Prep time

45

Calories

Easy

Difficulty

A light, herbal Mexican-style agua fresca made by blending IQF strawberries with fresh basil and lime.

  • 3 cups frozen strawberries, thawed
  • 4 cups water, divided
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2-3 tbsp honey or agave, to taste
  1. Blend strawberries, 2 cups of the water, basil, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
  2. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.
  3. Stir in the remaining 2 cups water.
  4. Chill for at least 1 hour and serve over ice.

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Why it's good for you

A refreshing, low-calorie way to enjoy real fruit, with vitamin C from strawberries and lime. Fresh basil adds an herbal note without any of the added dyes or artificial flavors found in bottled fruit drinks.

Dietary

Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Allergens

None

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

8 fl oz

Calories

45

Total Fat

0g

Total Carbs

11g

Sugar

8g

Protein

0g

Sodium

5mg

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