Low Sodium Peppermint Cocoa Agua Fresca

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 cups cold water, divided
8 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 tbsp maple syrup
½ cup fresh peppermint leaves, loosely packed
⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For serving

ice cubes, for serving
4 fresh peppermint sprigs, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine 1 cup of the cold water with the cocoa powder and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until the cocoa is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and just beginning to steam, about 3–4 minutes — do not let it boil.
2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the peppermint leaves and fine sea salt, stir once to submerge the leaves, and let steep for 10 minutes.

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