Soy Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of mango agua fresca — bright, lightly sweet, and impossibly refreshing. Ripe mango brings a natural tropical richness that pairs beautifully with fresh lime juice and just a pinch of salt to round everything out. The whole thing comes together in a blender, then gets strained into a pitcher for that perfectly smooth, restaurant-style finish. Because it's made entirely from whole fruit, citrus, and pantry staples, there's zero need to scan labels for hidden additives or worry about soy-derived ingredients sneaking in. It's the kind of drink that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did, which makes it ideal for backyard gatherings or a quiet weeknight treat. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim and watch it disappear fast.
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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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