Nitrate & Nitrite Free Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this coconut lime agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm and breezy even on an ordinary Tuesday. Coconut water brings a natural sweetness and subtle tropical depth, while fresh lime juice cuts right through it with a citrusy punch that wakes up every sip. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener here, keeping things clean and free from any processed additives you'd rather avoid. Many bottled drinks and flavored waters sneak in preservatives that people following a nitrate- and nitrite-free lifestyle have to constantly watch for, but every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify. A quick blend and a pass through a fine-mesh strainer gives you a silky, smooth texture that rivals anything you'd find at a juice bar. Finish it off with a few slices of lime and a handful of fresh mint and you've got something that looks just as good as it tastes.
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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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