Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, refreshing, and naturally vibrant, this kiwi lime agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scrutinizing every ingredient label, especially with packaged beverages that can hide unexpected triggers — this one sidesteps all of that with a short, clean list you can trust. Ripe kiwis bring a tropical tartness that pairs beautifully with fresh lime juice, while a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without relying on refined sweeteners or artificial flavors. The blending and straining process gives you a silky-smooth liquid that's easy to swallow and gentle on a sensitive esophagus. A pinch of salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly sharpens all the other flavors and keeps the drink from tasting flat. Serve it over ice with a few pretty garnishes and it looks like something you'd order at a fancy café — no one needs to know how simple it actually was to make.
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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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