Low Iodine Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Fresh 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 ripe mango brings natural sweetness and a gorgeous golden color, while the lime keeps everything lively and balanced. Blending and straining the mixture gives you a silky-smooth, pulp-free drink that looks like it came from a street cart in the best possible way. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient is a whole, simple food with no hidden additives, dairy, seafood, or processed components to second-guess. It's the kind of drink that works just as well for a backyard gathering as it does for a quiet afternoon when you just need something cold and satisfying. Serve it straight over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim, and it's hard to believe something this good took less than five minutes to pull together.
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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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