Walnut Free Classic Mango Agua Fresca
Few drinks capture the feeling of a hot afternoon quite like a tall glass of this vibrant mango agua fresca. Ripe mango gets blended with cold water, fresh lime juice, a pinch of salt, and just enough sugar to let the fruit shine — then strained into a pitcher for that perfectly smooth, refreshing texture. The lime brightens everything up while the salt subtly deepens the mango's natural sweetness in a way that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to ignore. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender and a fine-mesh strainer, making it an effortless choice for warm days, backyard gatherings, or whenever you need something genuinely thirst-quenching. Every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no second-guessing labels or worrying about hidden allergens sneaking into your glass. 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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