Shellfish Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Sweet, sun-ripened mango blended with cold water, a squeeze of fresh lime, and just a pinch of salt — this is warm-weather refreshment at its absolute finest. The result is light, naturally fruity, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart without being cloying. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives it that signature silky, smooth texture you'd find at a great taqueria or street cart. There's nothing to stress about ingredient-wise here — it's whole fruit, water, and pantry staples, so you know exactly what's going into your glass. A little extra lime juice or sugar at the end lets you dial in the flavor to your own taste, which makes it endlessly customizable. Serve it straight over ice with a lime wedge and it instantly feels like a celebration, even on a random Tuesday afternoon.
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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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