Gelatin Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Ripe mango, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sugar come together in this vibrant agua fresca that tastes like pure sunshine in a glass. The blender does most of the heavy lifting — you just blend, strain, and pour, making this one of the most effortless drinks you can put together on a hot day. Because it's built entirely from whole fruit, citrus, and pantry staples, there's absolutely nothing to second-guess when it comes to hidden animal-derived additives that sometimes sneak into packaged beverages and drink mixes. The fine-mesh straining step gives the final drink a silky, smooth texture that feels almost luxurious without any extra effort. A squeeze of lime over ice takes it from refreshing to genuinely craveable, and the salt is a quiet little trick that makes the mango flavor pop in the best way. This is the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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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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