Vegetarian Peppermint Cocoa Agua Fresca
Chocolate and mint are one of the most beloved flavor combinations out there, and this drink delivers both in a way that feels genuinely refreshing rather than heavy or sweet. Fresh peppermint leaves are steeped directly into a warm cocoa base made with unsweetened cocoa powder and maple syrup, so every sip carries a clean, herbal brightness alongside deep chocolate flavor. The whole thing gets strained, chilled, and poured over ice — it's elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a weekday afternoon. Because it's built entirely from pantry staples and fresh herbs, there's nothing to second-guess about what's in your glass. The maple syrup keeps it naturally sweetened without tipping into dessert territory, making it a surprisingly balanced and grown-up treat. Serve it with a sprig of fresh mint tucked into the glass and it looks like something you'd order at a fancy café — except you made it at home in under thirty minutes.
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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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