Vegetarian Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, refreshing, and impossibly easy to pull together, this coconut lime 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 that plain water simply can't match, while fresh lime juice cuts right through it with a clean, citrusy punch. A touch of maple syrup ties everything together without any refined sugar, and a pinch of salt quietly amplifies every other flavor in the glass. The whole thing gets blended and strained so the texture is silky smooth — no chunky bits, just pure, icy refreshment. Garnished with thin lime rounds and a few sprigs of fresh mint, it looks stunning on a table without any real effort. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's nothing to second-guess when you're serving a crowd with mixed dietary needs. Make a big pitcher, keep it cold, and watch it disappear.
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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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