MSG Free Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(15)

This vibrant agua fresca is everything a warm-weather drink should be — cool, refreshing, and bursting with the tropical tang of ripe kiwi balanced by a bright hit of fresh lime. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward: real fruit, citrus juice, maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and water. That simplicity is exactly what makes it such a natural fit for anyone avoiding hidden additives, because there are no flavor packets, no powdered mixes, and no seasoning blends that might sneak in unwanted extras. The maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of the kiwi and lime without tipping the whole thing into candy territory. Straining the blended fruit gives the finished drink a silky, almost jewel-like quality that looks stunning poured over ice with a few kiwi rounds floating on top. It comes together in minutes and chills quickly, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser for backyard gatherings, weekend brunches, or just a Tuesday afternoon when you need something better than plain water.

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Ingredients

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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