Alpha Gal Friendly Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, tropical, and endlessly refreshing, this kiwi lime agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. It's blended smooth, strained to a silky finish, and balanced with fresh lime juice and maple syrup for a lightly sweet, citrus-forward sip that tastes far more special than the effort involved. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, which means no hidden mammalian-derived additives to stress over — just fruit, water, and a few pantry staples. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, keeping things clean and free from any of the animal-derived ingredients that can sneak into processed drinks and flavored beverages. The straining step is what really elevates this from a smoothie to something elegant, giving you a gorgeous, jewel-toned drink with a smooth texture that's perfect for pouring over ice. Garnish with a few kiwi rounds or lime slices and it's instantly party-ready without any fuss.
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4 servings
- 8 medium kiwis (about 700 g), peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 cups cold water
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup, or more to taste
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lime slices or kiwi rounds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped kiwi and cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended kiwi mixture through the strainer in batches, pressing gently on the solids with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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