Peanut Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Few drinks hit as hard as a cold, fruit-forward agua fresca on a warm day, and this mango version is pure sunshine in a glass. Ripe mango gets blended with cold water, fresh lime juice, a pinch of salt, and just enough sugar to let the fruit shine — then strained until silky smooth. The result is light and refreshing without being heavy or overly sweet, landing somewhere between a juice and a lemonade in the best possible way. Because it's made entirely from whole fruit and pantry staples, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess store-bought drinks that might share equipment with allergens. The lime juice adds a bright, citrusy backbone that keeps every sip lively, and a little salt in the blend quietly deepens the mango flavor in a way that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to ignore. Serve it straight over ice with a lime wedge on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes — no fancy equipment or bartending skills required.
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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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