Tree Nut 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 gently simmered and steeped until the water turns deeply aromatic and spicy, then blended with real lemon juice and maple syrup for a naturally sweetened sip that feels a little fancy without any fuss. The combination of citrus and ginger gives it a bold, lively kick that store-bought lemonades and bottled drinks simply can't match. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole — fresh ginger, lemons, maple syrup, a pinch of salt — so there's nothing hidden to worry about, and no label-reading required. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it looks gorgeous in a glass and tastes even better. It's easy to scale up for a crowd, and since it chills right in the pitcher, you can make it ahead and have something special ready whenever you need it.
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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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