Brazil Nut Free Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, tropical, and impossibly refreshing, this kiwi lime agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm with a breeze rolling in. Ripe kiwis get blended with cold water and strained until silky smooth, then brightened with fresh lime juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. The result is a lightly sweet, citrus-forward drink that's clean and vibrant without being cloying. Because it's built entirely from whole fruit, citrus, and a handful of pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives — what you see is exactly what you get. The fine-mesh straining step is worth the extra minute; it gives the agua fresca a beautifully smooth, almost elegant texture that feels far more special than the effort involved. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few kiwi rounds or lime slices floating on top, and it instantly becomes the most photogenic thing on the table. It's equally at home at a backyard cookout or a quiet afternoon when you just need something genuinely delicious to sip.
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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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