Yeast 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 starts with a quick stovetop base of 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 as that. Because the recipe relies on naturally yeast-free ingredients like unsweetened cocoa, pure maple syrup, and fresh mint, there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. It's a genuinely elegant option for anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle who still wants something that feels a little special. Serve it at a weekend brunch, a summer gathering, or just as an afternoon treat when you want something cold and chocolatey without the heaviness of a milkshake.
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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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