High Fructose Corn Syrup 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. The base is nothing but fresh kiwi blended with cold water and strained until silky smooth, so every sip is clean and fruit-forward without any syrupy heaviness. Sweetness comes from maple syrup instead of the processed sweeteners that sneak into so many store-bought drinks and flavored beverages — making this a genuinely wholesome option you can feel good about pouring. A squeeze of fresh lime juice ties everything together with a bright citrus edge that keeps the drink from tasting flat or one-note. The straining step is what really elevates it, giving you that smooth, restaurant-quality texture rather than a chunky smoothie situation. It chills quickly, looks stunning with a kiwi round or lime slice on the rim, and scales up easily if you're making it for a crowd.
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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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