Gluten Free Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, tropical, and endlessly refreshing, this coconut lime agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a vacation. Coconut water brings a natural sweetness and subtle nuttiness, while fresh lime juice cuts right through it with a zippy, citrusy punch. A touch of maple syrup and a pinch of salt round everything out so the flavors feel balanced rather than one-note. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just pour, blend, and enjoy. The quick blender-and-strainer method gives you a silky-smooth texture that feels far more polished than the effort involved. Garnished with thin lime slices and a few sprigs of fresh mint, it's pretty enough to serve at a dinner party but simple enough to throw together on a random Tuesday. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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