Xanthan Gum Free Kiwi Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, tropical, and endlessly refreshing, this kiwi lime agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Blended kiwi gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve until you're left with a silky, jewel-green liquid that's nothing short of stunning in a glass. Fresh lime juice and a touch of maple syrup bring the whole thing into balance — lightly sweet with a citrusy kick that keeps you reaching for another sip. Because it's made entirely from whole fruit, citrus, a natural sweetener, and water, there's nothing processed or additive-heavy hiding in the mix. Many store-bought drinks and flavored beverages sneak in stabilizers or thickeners that can be a real headache to avoid, so blending your own from scratch is a genuinely satisfying workaround. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few kiwi rounds or lime slices on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes — no fuss, no shortcuts, just a gorgeous homemade drink.
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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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