Caffeine Free Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, tropical, and endlessly 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 bring a naturally sweet-tart punch that pairs beautifully with fresh lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without tipping it into candy territory. The whole thing comes together in a blender, gets strained into a silky-smooth liquid, and chills down fast — no fancy equipment or barista skills required. For anyone steering clear of coffee, tea, or energy drinks, this is a genuinely satisfying alternative that doesn't feel like a compromise. The flavor is bold and complex enough to stand on its own at a dinner table or backyard gathering. Serve it over ice with a kiwi round or lime slice on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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