Oats Free Chilled Lemon Ginger Agua Fresca
Bright, zippy, and genuinely refreshing, this chilled drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long. Fresh ginger is simmered low and slow until the water turns fragrant and golden, then steeped even longer so every drop carries that warm, spicy kick. Squeezed lemon juice and a touch of maple syrup balance it out beautifully — tart, lightly sweet, and just a little fiery in the best way. The tiny pinch of salt is the secret move that ties all the flavors together and makes the whole drink taste more alive. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's zero guesswork about hidden additives or processed sweeteners sneaking in. Serve it over a big glass of ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint for something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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