Paraben Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Ripe mango, fresh lime juice, a pinch of salt, and a little sugar — that's genuinely all it takes to make one of the most refreshing drinks you'll ever pour into a glass. The blending and straining process gives this agua fresca a silky, smooth texture that feels almost luxurious without any effort. For anyone navigating parabens in packaged beverages and flavored drinks, this recipe is a breath of fresh air because every single ingredient is a whole, recognizable food with nothing synthetic hiding in the mix. Bottled fruit drinks and store-bought agua fresca mixes are notorious for containing preservatives and artificial additives, so making your own puts you completely in control. The balance of sweet mango, tart lime, and that tiny hit of salt makes this taste far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Serve it over ice with a lime wedge on the side and it's instantly the most popular thing on the table.
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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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