Spice 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 mango agua fresca on a warm day, and this version is as pure and vibrant as it gets. Ripe mango gets blended with cold water, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, a touch of sugar, and just a pinch of salt — nothing more, nothing less. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives it that silky, restaurant-quality texture that makes every sip feel effortless. For anyone avoiding spices, this is a dream recipe because the flavor comes entirely from the fruit itself, with no hidden heat, no warming blends, and no seasoning beyond the basics. The lime juice brightens the natural sweetness of the mango without overpowering it, and the salt just quietly pulls everything together. Serve it straight over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.

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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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