BHA & BHT Free Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca
This blended kiwi and lime drink is the kind of refreshing, fruit-forward sip that makes you forget anything bottled ever existed. Many store-bought juices, flavored waters, and fruit drinks rely on synthetic preservatives to extend shelf life, which is exactly what you're skipping here by making it from scratch. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and clean — fresh kiwi, real lime juice, maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and cold water. The straining step gives it that smooth, almost silky texture you'd expect from a proper agua fresca, without any of the artificial additives that sneak into commercial versions. Maple syrup brings a gentle, natural sweetness that balances the tart citrus beautifully, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. Served over ice with a few slices of lime or kiwi, it looks stunning and tastes even better — proof that the simplest drinks are often the most satisfying.
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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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