Artificial Food Coloring Free Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this coconut lime agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm with a breeze rolling in. Every sip delivers the natural sweetness of coconut water balanced against zippy fresh lime juice, with maple syrup rounding out the flavor in the most subtle, clean way. For anyone keeping a close eye on artificial dyes and synthetic additives, store-bought flavored drinks and juice blends can be a minefield — neon colors and mystery "natural flavors" are everywhere. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, since every ingredient is exactly what it says it is: real citrus, pure coconut water, and a touch of maple. The quick blender-and-strain method gives it that silky, pourable texture you'd expect from a great agua fresca without any shortcuts. Garnished with fresh mint and thin lime slices, it looks stunning in a glass and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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