Cinnamon Free Turmeric Ginger Agua Fresca
This vibrant golden drink is refreshing, a little spicy, and just the right amount of sweet — the kind of thing that makes you feel good from the first sip. Fresh turmeric and ginger are simmered into a concentrated base that gives the whole drink an earthy, warming depth without any heat from spices that might otherwise sneak into flavored beverages. Maple syrup adds gentle sweetness, and a generous squeeze of lime keeps everything bright and balanced. The concentrate gets strained smooth, then diluted with cold water for a clean, lightly exotic agua fresca that's perfect over ice. It's a great reminder that so many store-bought drinks and spice blends hide unwanted ingredients, while making your own takes just a handful of whole, recognizable components. Garnish with a lime slice or a few sprigs of fresh mint and it looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
- 3 cups cold water, divided
- 1 tbsp fresh turmeric, peeled and thinly sliced (or 1 tsp ground turmeric)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 pinch fine salt
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- lime slices or fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup of the water with the sliced turmeric and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, until the water is deeply golden and fragrant.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the maple syrup and salt until fully dissolved.
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