Gluten Free Chilled Lemon Ginger Agua Fresca
This bright, zesty drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long. Fresh ginger is gently simmered and steeped until the water turns deeply aromatic and pleasantly spicy, then blended with real lemon juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Every single ingredient here is inherently free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just clean, simple produce and pantry staples. The fine salt is a small but smart addition that rounds out the tartness and makes the flavors pop in a way that feels almost restaurant-worthy. Served over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. It works beautifully as a non-alcoholic option at gatherings, a midday refresher, or a digestive-friendly sip after a big meal.
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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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