Chestnut Free Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca
This vibrant agua fresca is everything a warm-weather drink should be — cool, refreshing, and bursting with the tropical tang of ripe kiwi balanced by a bright squeeze of fresh lime. The blending and straining process pulls out a silky, jewel-green liquid that looks stunning in a glass and tastes even better than it looks. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, adding just enough depth without overpowering the fruit, and a pinch of salt ties the whole thing together in a way that makes each sip feel surprisingly complex. There are no hidden additives or mystery ingredients to worry about here — just whole fruit, citrus, and a handful of pantry staples. It comes together in minutes and chills quickly, making it an ideal last-minute option for gatherings or a lazy afternoon on the porch. Garnished with a kiwi round or a thin lime slice, it's the kind of drink that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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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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