Pork Free Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca
This vibrant agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny, even on an ordinary Tuesday. Ripe kiwis bring a tropical tartness that pairs beautifully with fresh lime juice, while a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out with gentle sweetness. The blending and straining process gives you a silky-smooth, jewel-green drink that looks stunning poured over ice with a few citrus slices on the rim. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of any pork-derived additives — no gelatin, no hidden animal-based fining agents, just clean, whole-food components you can feel good about. The maple syrup is a smart sweetener choice, adding a subtle depth that plain sugar just can't match. Make a big pitcher ahead of time and keep it chilled in the fridge — it's perfect for entertaining or just cooling down after a long day.
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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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