Spice Free 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 warm with a breeze rolling in. Blended kiwi gets strained into a silky, jewel-green liquid that's lightly sweetened with maple syrup and lifted by a generous squeeze of fresh lime juice. The result is something that tastes far more special than the short ingredient list would suggest. For anyone navigating a spice-free lifestyle, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero hidden heat or seasoning to worry about. A pinch of salt rounds out the sweetness without tipping into savory territory, and the balance of tart citrus against the mellow kiwi is genuinely addictive. It comes together in minutes and chills quickly, making it an easy go-to for hot afternoons, dinner parties, or anytime you want something that feels a little more elevated than plain water.
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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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