Seeds Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(10)

Few drinks are as refreshing as a tall glass of agua fresca on a warm day, and this mango version is pure sunshine in a pitcher. Ripe mango gets blended with cold water, fresh lime juice, a touch of sugar, and a pinch of salt before being strained into a smooth, vibrant drink that's light, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet-tart. The straining step is key — it gives you that silky, clean texture you'd find at a taqueria without any fibrous bits getting in the way. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from seeds, so there's no swapping or substituting needed; it just works as written. A squeeze of lime over ice takes it from simple to seriously impressive, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and it's ready to pour whenever the craving hits.

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Ingredients

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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