Turmeric 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. The combination of rich unsweetened cocoa and bright fresh peppermint steeped together creates a flavor that feels both cozy and crisp at the same time. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that ties everything together without overpowering the mint. The process is simple — a quick warm blend on the stovetop, a short steep, and then a long chill — and the result is a beautifully smooth, lightly chocolatey drink that's perfect over ice. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork about what's in your glass. Garnished with a fresh peppermint sprig, it also looks stunning enough to serve at a gathering or a lazy weekend brunch.
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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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