Sesame Free Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca
This vibrant agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm and breezy, even if you're just standing in your own kitchen. Ripe kiwis bring a tropical tartness that pairs beautifully with fresh lime juice, while a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without making it cloying. The whole thing comes together in a blender, gets strained into a pitcher, and is ready to pour over ice in under half an hour. For anyone navigating hidden sesame in packaged beverages and flavored drinks, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. There's no store-bought syrup, no mystery flavoring, and no shared-equipment anxiety to worry about. Dress it up with a few lime slices or kiwi rounds on the rim and it looks stunning at a dinner table or backyard gathering. It's proof that the most refreshing drinks are often the simplest ones.
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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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