Mushroom Free Chilled Lemon Ginger Agua Fresca
Bright, zingy, and endlessly refreshing, this chilled agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Fresh ginger is simmered and steeped until the water turns deeply aromatic and spicy, then blended with real lemon juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. The result is a beautifully balanced drink — sharp citrus up front, warm ginger heat in the back, and just enough sweetness to keep you reaching for another glass. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your cup. Served over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes and comes together with almost no effort. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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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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