Cinnamon Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Ripe mango, bright lime juice, a touch of sugar, and a pinch of salt — that's genuinely all it takes to make one of the most refreshing drinks you'll ever pour into a glass. The blender does the heavy lifting, and straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you that silky, restaurant-quality texture without any fuss. It's the kind of drink that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient is straightforward, and there's nothing hidden in the mix that could cause a problem. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim and it looks stunning at a backyard gathering or a casual weeknight dinner. You can also tweak the sweetness and tartness to your exact preference before it hits the fridge, which makes it feel genuinely personal every single time.
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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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