Alpha Gal Friendly Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this coconut lime agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a vacation. Coconut water brings a natural sweetness and subtle tropical depth, while fresh lime juice cuts right through it with a citrusy punch that wakes up every sip. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener here, keeping everything plant-based and free from any mammalian-derived ingredients that can be tricky to navigate with an alpha-gal sensitivity. A pinch of salt rounds out the flavors in a way that might surprise you — it's a small touch that makes the whole thing taste more alive. The blender method crushes the ice right into the mix, so you get a silky, well-integrated drink rather than a watery afterthought. Strained smooth and poured over a tall glass of ice with optional mint and lime slices, this is genuinely one of the easiest crowd-pleasers you can make with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
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4 servings
- 3 cups coconut water
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 4–5 limes)
- 1 cup cold water
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 1 cup ice cubes, plus more for serving
For serving
- 1 lime, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the coconut water, lime juice, cold water, maple syrup, salt, and 1 cup of ice in a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds, until the ice is fully crushed and the mixture is smooth and uniformly combined.
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