Gelatin Free Chilled Lemon Ginger Agua Fresca

Bright, zingy, and endlessly refreshing, this chilled 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 simmered and steeped until the water turns deeply aromatic and pleasantly spicy, then blended with real lemon juice and maple syrup for a naturally sweetened sip that's anything but boring. Every single ingredient here is whole and plant-based, so there's zero concern about hidden animal-derived thickeners or setting agents that can sneak into packaged beverages and drink mixes. The pinch of salt is a small but smart touch — it rounds out the tartness and makes the ginger and lemon flavors pop in a way that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to ignore. You can dial the sweetness up or down with extra maple syrup, making it easy to tailor to your crowd. Serve it over ice with a few lemon slices and fresh mint, and it looks as good as it tastes — no fancy equipment or fuss required.

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