Yeast 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 if you're just standing at your kitchen counter. Ripe kiwis bring a tropical tartness that pairs beautifully with fresh lime juice, while a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out without tipping it into candy-sweet territory. The whole thing comes together in a blender, gets strained into a pitcher, and chills down fast — no cooking, no fermentation, no fuss. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, this is a genuinely refreshing option since every ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero hidden additives to second-guess. The fine-mesh straining step is worth the extra minute — it gives the drink a smooth, almost silky texture that feels far more polished than the effort involved. Serve it over ice with a few kiwi rounds or lime slices floating on top, and it looks stunning enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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