Chicken Free Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, citrusy, 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 subtle natural sweetness and a light, tropical depth that plain water simply can't match, while fresh lime juice cuts through with just the right amount of tang. A touch of maple syrup and a pinch of salt round everything out, balancing the flavors in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated for such a simple recipe. The whole thing comes together in a blender in under a minute, then gets strained into a pitcher so the texture is perfectly smooth and sippable. It's completely plant-based and free from any animal proteins, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — just clean, whole ingredients you can see and taste. Serve it over ice with a few mint leaves and a thin lime wheel for a presentation that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot. Make a big batch ahead of time and keep it chilled in the fridge — it disappears fast.
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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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