Dairy Free Peppermint Cocoa Agua Fresca
Chocolate and peppermint together in a cold, refreshing drink feels like a revelation the first time you try it. This agua fresca starts with a quick stovetop base of cocoa powder and maple syrup whisked into water until silky smooth, then fresh peppermint leaves are steeped right into the warm mixture so every sip carries that bright, cooling herbal note. The whole thing gets strained, diluted with cold water, and chilled until it's perfectly crisp and ready to pour over ice. Every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy — no swaps needed, no label-checking required, just clean and simple components that happen to taste incredible together. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a backyard sipper, a dinner party showstopper, or a midday treat when you want something a little more interesting than plain water. The fresh peppermint garnish is optional, but it makes the presentation feel genuinely special with almost zero extra effort.
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4 servings
- 4 cups cold water, divided
- 8 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup fresh peppermint leaves, loosely packed
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
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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