Seeds Free Peppermint Cocoa Agua Fresca

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(23)

Cool, refreshing, and just a little indulgent, this drink lands somewhere between a chocolate mint tea and a lightly sweetened cocoa cooler — and it is genuinely unlike anything you will find at a café. The base comes together on the stovetop with just cocoa powder, maple syrup, and water, then fresh peppermint leaves steep right into the warm mixture to infuse every sip with bright, herbal flavor. A quick strain and a top-up of cold water is all it takes before it chills in the fridge, ready to pour over ice whenever you need it. For anyone navigating seed-free eating, this one is completely worry-free — every ingredient is straightforward, and there are no hidden extras to second-guess. The combination of unsweetened cocoa and real peppermint leaves keeps things clean and naturally flavored without relying on extracts or processed syrups. It is elegant enough to serve to guests with a sprig of fresh mint tucked into the glass, but easy enough to make on a weeknight just for yourself.

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Ingredients

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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