Rice Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Ripe mango, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sugar come together in this vibrant, refreshing drink that tastes like pure sunshine in a glass. It's the kind of beverage that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm and breezy, even if you're just in your own kitchen. The blending and straining process pulls out every bit of that silky mango flavor while leaving behind any fibrous bits, so what ends up in your pitcher is smooth, bright, and beautifully balanced. A pinch of salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly deepens the sweetness and makes the whole thing taste more alive. Naturally free from grains and starches of any kind, this is one of those recipes where the ingredient list is already exactly what you'd want it to be — no substitutions needed. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim and it's instantly the most popular thing at any 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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