Chestnut Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Bright, tropical, and endlessly refreshing, this mango agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a vacation. Ripe mango gets blended with cold water, fresh lime juice, a pinch of salt, and just enough sugar to let the fruit shine — then strained into a pitcher for that perfectly smooth, restaurant-style finish. The lime adds a gentle tartness that keeps every sip lively rather than cloying, and the salt is a quiet little trick that makes the mango flavor pop. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just pure, simple fruit. It's a great make-ahead option too, since it chills beautifully in the fridge until you're ready to pour over ice. Serve it with a lime wedge for a little extra flair, and don't be surprised when everyone asks for a second glass.
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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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