Low Iodine 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 sunny even on an ordinary Tuesday. The base is beautifully simple ā fresh kiwi blended with cold water, then strained into a silky, jewel-green liquid that's nothing like anything from a bottle. A squeeze of lime and a drizzle of maple syrup bring the whole thing into balance, giving you that lightly sweet, citrus-forward sip that's hard to put down. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, this recipe is a natural fit ā every ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food with no hidden additives, dairy, or seafood derivatives to second-guess. Straining the blended fruit through a fine-mesh sieve is the move that takes it from smoothie territory to a genuinely elegant, restaurant-style beverage. Serve it over a big glass of ice with a kiwi round or lime slice on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes. Make a pitcher ahead of time and keep it cold ā it disappears fast.
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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
- ā 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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