Walnut 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 possible way. It bridges the gap between a classic Mexican agua fresca and a light hot cocoa, landing somewhere wonderfully unique — chocolatey and bright at the same time. Unsweetened cocoa powder gets whisked into a smooth base with maple syrup, then fresh peppermint leaves are steeped right in while the mixture is still warm, pulling out every bit of that clean, herbal flavor before the whole thing gets strained and chilled. The result is a deeply flavored but totally light beverage that feels fancy enough for a dinner party and easy enough for a Tuesday afternoon. Every ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-reading required — just straightforward, wholesome components you can feel good about. Poured over ice with a fresh sprig of mint, it looks absolutely stunning in the glass and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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