Legume Free Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, tropical, and impossibly refreshing, this kiwi lime agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm and unhurried. Ripe kiwis get blended with cold water and strained until silky smooth, then brightened with fresh lime juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. The result is a gorgeous pale green drink with a lightly tart, citrusy edge that's endlessly drinkable on a hot day. Because it's built entirely from whole fruit, citrus, and a few pantry staples, it's naturally free from legumes and any of the hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought beverages. The fine-mesh straining step is the real secret — it gives the drink a clean, elegant texture without any pulpy heaviness. Serve it over ice with a few kiwi rounds or lime slices floating on top, and it looks as good as it tastes. Make a big pitcher ahead of time and keep it chilled in the fridge for easy pouring all week long.
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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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