Legume Free Peppermint Cocoa Agua Fresca
Cool, minty, and deeply chocolatey, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that surprises you with how refreshing it actually is. A short simmer dissolves the cocoa powder into a silky base with maple syrup, then fresh peppermint leaves steep right in the warm liquid to infuse every sip with bright, herbal flavor. The whole thing gets strained, chilled, and poured over ice — no blender, no fuss, just a genuinely elegant pitcher drink. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. It's a great option when you want something a little more interesting than water but lighter than a full hot cocoa. Serve it at a weekend brunch, a summer gathering, or just keep a pitcher in the fridge for yourself — the fresh peppermint garnish makes it look far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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