Emulsifier 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. It comes together in minutes with just a blender and a handful of clean, whole ingredients — no concentrates, no additives, no mystery stabilizers hiding in the mix. That matters more than you might think, because so many store-bought beverages and flavored drinks quietly rely on emulsifiers to keep their texture smooth and consistent. Here, the natural sugars in coconut water and a touch of maple syrup do all the work, giving you a silky, well-balanced sip without any processing aids whatsoever. Fresh lime juice brings a lively tartness that plays beautifully against the subtle sweetness, and a pinch of salt rounds everything out in a way that's surprisingly sophisticated. Strain it into a pitcher, load up your glasses with ice, and finish with a few mint leaves if you want to make it feel a little extra special.
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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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