Carrageenan Free Chilled Lemon Ginger Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink is bright, zingy, and deeply satisfying — the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long. Fresh ginger is simmered and steeped until the water turns fragrant and spicy, giving the whole drink a warmth that balances beautifully against the tartness of real squeezed lemon juice. Maple syrup brings just enough sweetness without tipping into sugary territory, and a pinch of salt quietly ties everything together. Many bottled beverages and flavored drinks sneak in additives and thickeners that can be hard to spot on a label, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to go. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — nothing processed, nothing hidden. Poured over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it looks as good as it tastes and feels genuinely special without requiring much effort at all.
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4 servings
- 3 cups cold water, divided
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 4 tbsp maple syrup, or more to taste
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup of the water and the sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the water is fragrant and lightly golden.
- 2
Remove from the heat and let the ginger steep in the hot water for 20 minutes, until the liquid is deeply aromatic and noticeably spicy.
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