Pecan Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as refreshing as a tall glass of mango agua fresca on a warm day — it's bright, tropical, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without being heavy. Ripe mango gets blended with cold water, fresh lime juice, a pinch of salt, and a little sugar, then strained into a pitcher for that perfectly smooth, silky texture that makes this drink so satisfying. The lime adds a subtle tartness that keeps the sweetness in check, and the whole thing comes together in just a few minutes with barely any cleanup. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every ingredient is simple and whole, with zero risk of hidden tree nut cross-contact that can sneak into packaged drinks or flavored beverages. Serve it over ice with a lime wedge for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast at gatherings, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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