Citric Acid Free Turmeric Ginger Agua Fresca
This golden, refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. Fresh turmeric and ginger are simmered into a fragrant concentrate that gives the whole pitcher a gorgeous color and a gentle warmth that's hard to resist. Maple syrup adds a mellow sweetness, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice rounds everything out with a clean, citrusy lift — all without any processed citric acid hiding in the mix. For anyone navigating sensitivities to that additive, this recipe is a breath of fresh air, since every ingredient is whole and easy to verify. The process is simple: simmer, strain, chill, and pour. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive garnished with a lime slice or a sprig of mint but takes almost no effort to pull together. Make a pitcher ahead of time and keep it cold — it disappears fast.
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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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