Xanthan Gum Free Coconut Lime Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright, citrusy, lightly sweet, and completely hydrating. Coconut water brings a natural electrolyte-rich base, while fresh lime juice cuts through with just the right amount of tartness. A touch of maple syrup and a pinch of salt round out the flavor in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated for something so simple to make. Many packaged beverages and drink mixes sneak in thickeners or stabilizers that people avoiding xanthan gum have to watch out for, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — nothing processed or hidden. The whole thing comes together in a blender and takes just minutes, with a quick strain to get that perfectly smooth, restaurant-quality texture. Served over ice with fresh mint and lime slices, it looks gorgeous in a glass and tastes even better than it looks. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge — it disappears fast.
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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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