Fructose Free Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, citrusy, and impossibly refreshing, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly manageable. Coconut water brings a natural, subtle sweetness and a light mineral quality that pairs beautifully with the sharp tang of fresh lime juice. The sweetener here is maple syrup, which is a smart swap for those managing fructose intake since it doesn't carry the same fructose load as honey, agave, or high-fructose corn syrup. A pinch of salt rounds everything out and makes the flavors pop in a way that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to ignore. The blending and straining process gives it a silky, clean texture — no pulp, no grit, just pure drinkable refreshment. Optional mint and lime slices turn it into something you'd happily serve at a dinner party or a lazy weekend brunch. It comes together in minutes and requires zero cooking, making it one of the easiest crowd-pleasers you'll keep coming back to.
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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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