Sesame Free Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, citrusy, and impossibly refreshing, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a vacation. Coconut water brings a subtle natural sweetness and a light tropical depth, while fresh lime juice cuts through with just the right amount of zing. A touch of maple syrup and a pinch of salt round everything out, creating a balance that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The whole thing comes together in a blender and takes just minutes to pull off, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining or a quiet afternoon treat. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely worry-free option — every ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of the hidden sesame that can sneak into packaged drinks, flavored syrups, or store-bought agua fresca blends. Garnished with thin lime slices and a few fresh mint leaves, it looks stunning in a glass pitcher on a table. It's the kind of simple, crowd-pleasing drink you'll come back to all season 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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