Dairy Free Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright, citrusy, lightly sweet, and completely plant-based without any compromise on flavor. Coconut water brings a natural, subtle sweetness and a hint of tropical depth, while fresh lime juice cuts right through it with that irresistible tart punch. Maple syrup keeps things smooth and mellow, and a pinch of salt ties it all together in a way that makes each sip taste more alive. The blender-and-strain method gives it that silky, restaurant-quality texture you'd expect from a proper agua fresca, not a cloudy DIY attempt. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it one of the easiest crowd-pleasers you can pull out for a gathering or a quiet afternoon at home. Garnish with thin lime slices and fresh mint if you want to make it look as good as it tastes — though honestly, it doesn't need much help.
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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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