Turkey Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Ripe mango, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt come together in this vibrant agua fresca that tastes like summer in a glass. The fruit gets blended smooth and then strained into a pitcher, giving you a silky, jewel-toned drink that's refreshing without being heavy or overly sweet. A small amount of sugar rounds out the natural tartness of the lime, but you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at a backyard gathering or a lazy weekend lunch. Since it's built entirely from whole fruit and pantry staples, there's nothing to second-guess — no hidden additives, no processed shortcuts, just clean, honest flavor. Serve it over ice with a wedge of lime on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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