Gluten Free Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, tropical, and endlessly refreshing, this kiwi lime agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. Ripe kiwis get blended with cold water and strained until silky smooth, then balanced with fresh lime juice, maple syrup, and just a pinch of salt that pulls everything together. The result is a lightly sweet, vibrantly green drink with a citrusy edge that tastes far more special than the effort involved. Because it's built entirely from whole fruit, citrus, and a natural sweetener, there's nothing to second-guess — no hidden additives, no grain-based thickeners, just clean, simple ingredients. Agua fresca is one of those drinks that's naturally a great fit for anyone avoiding gluten, since the traditional style relies on fruit and water rather than anything processed or packaged. Serve it over a big glass of ice with a kiwi round or lime slice on the rim and it looks genuinely stunning, whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a weeknight.
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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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