Macadamia Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the spirit of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of mango agua fresca. Ripe, juicy mango gets blended with cold water, fresh lime juice, a touch of sugar, and a pinch of salt, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth, refreshing drink that tastes like pure sunshine. The lime brightens the natural sweetness of the mango, and that small amount of salt rounds everything out in a way that makes you keep going back for another sip. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole fruit, citrus, and pantry staples, there's zero concern about hidden tree nuts sneaking in through processed ingredients or pre-made mixes. It's naturally free of the common culprits that make store-bought beverages a gamble, and every ingredient is completely transparent. Serve it over ice with a lime wedge for a gorgeous, crowd-pleasing drink that works just as well at a backyard cookout as it does alongside a weeknight dinner.
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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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