Barley Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Ripe mango, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sugar come together in this vibrant, refreshing drink that tastes like pure sunshine in a glass. It's blended smooth and strained until silky, giving you that gorgeous golden color and clean, tropical flavor without any pulpy texture. The balance of sweet mango and bright citrus is genuinely hard to beat on a warm day — or honestly, any day you need something that feels a little special. Since it's made entirely from whole fruit, citrus, and pantry staples, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought beverage. Just blend, strain, and pour over ice for a crowd-pleasing drink that comes together with almost no effort at all.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs ripe mango, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups cubed)
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1–2 limes)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar, or more to taste
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- ice, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the mango cubes, cold water, lime juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher and pour the blended mixture through it, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids left in the strainer.
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