Cinnamon Free Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, citrusy, 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. Coconut water brings a natural, subtle sweetness and a light electrolyte boost, while fresh lime juice cuts right through it with clean, zippy tartness. Maple syrup does the sweetening here — no spice blends, no flavored syrups, no hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought versions. A pinch of salt rounds everything out in a way that's surprisingly satisfying without tipping into savory territory. The blender-and-strain method takes barely a minute and gives you a silky, pulp-free pour that looks gorgeous over ice. Optional mint and lime slices make it feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant, but it comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of real ingredients. It's a perfect crowd-pleaser for anyone who needs to avoid spiced or flavored drinks without sacrificing anything in the flavor department.
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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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