Low Iodine Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
Refreshing, citrus-forward, and naturally sweet, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Coconut water brings a subtle tropical depth while fresh lime juice cuts right through with bright, zippy acidity — no artificial flavors, no mystery additives. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged beverages for iodized salt, fortified ingredients, or dairy-based additives, but every component here is clean and straightforward. The small amount of fine salt keeps things balanced without tipping into concern territory, and maple syrup stands in as a natural sweetener that fits the bill perfectly. A quick blitz in the blender and a pass through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a silky-smooth, restaurant-quality drink in minutes. Serve it over ice with a few mint leaves and a lime wheel for a presentation that looks far more effortful than it actually is. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all summer 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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