Hazelnut Free Peppermint Cocoa Agua Fresca

Cool, refreshing, and just a little indulgent, this peppermint cocoa agua fresca is the kind of drink that surprises you in the best way. It starts with a quick stovetop bloom of unsweetened cocoa powder and maple syrup, which gives the whole thing a deep, chocolatey base without any heaviness. Fresh peppermint leaves steep right into the warm cocoa mixture, infusing every sip with a bright, herbal lift that plays beautifully against the rich cocoa. The whole thing gets strained, chilled, and diluted with cold water until it's light and perfectly drinkable — more refreshing than a hot cocoa but more interesting than plain water. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nut concerns, so there's no label-reading anxiety involved. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and it looks genuinely stunning, like something you'd order at a fancy café. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing drink that works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for a dinner party.

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