Mushroom 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 base of unsweetened cocoa powder and maple syrup whisked into water until silky smooth, then fresh peppermint leaves are steeped right into the warm mixture to pull out every bit of their bright, herbal flavor. The whole thing gets strained, chilled, and poured over ice — simple steps that result in something that tastes far more sophisticated than the ingredient list suggests. Because every component here is a whole, straightforward ingredient, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding inside a packaged mix. The cocoa brings a deep, bittersweet richness while the peppermint keeps it light and lively, making it equally at home at a summer brunch or as an after-dinner refresher. Garnish with a fresh sprig and it looks genuinely beautiful in the glass without any 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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