Caffeine Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Sweet, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this mango agua fresca is the kind of drink that tastes like a vacation in a glass. Ripe mango gets blended with cold water, fresh lime juice, a pinch of salt, and just enough sugar to balance the fruit's natural brightness — then strained until silky smooth. The result is a lightly sweet, vibrantly colored drink that's worlds away from anything you'd pull off a store shelf. For anyone steering clear of coffee, tea, or energy drinks, this is the kind of naturally energizing sip that genuinely satisfies without a single milligram of caffeine in sight. The lime juice adds a citrusy lift that makes the whole thing feel lively and complex, even though the ingredient list is beautifully short. Serve it over ice with a lime wedge on the rim and it's instantly the most impressive thing on the table — whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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