Eggless Chilled Lemon Ginger Agua Fresca
Bright, zingy, and deeply refreshing, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Fresh ginger is gently simmered and steeped until the water turns fragrant and spicy, then blended with real lemon juice and maple syrup for a naturally sweetened sip that tastes anything but simple. The balance of citrus heat and subtle sweetness is genuinely addictive, and the pinch of salt rounds everything out in a way that keeps you reaching for another glass. Since the whole recipe is built on fruit, fresh ginger, and pantry staples, there's nothing hidden to worry about — it's completely free of eggs and animal by-products without any substitutions required. Served over ice with a few lemon slices and a sprig of mint, it looks as good as it tastes. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge, because it disappears fast.
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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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