Coconut Free Turmeric Ginger Agua Fresca
This vibrant golden drink is refreshing, a little spicy, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without being over the top. Fresh turmeric and ginger are simmered into a deeply fragrant concentrate, then brightened with a generous squeeze of lime and a touch of maple syrup — the result is something that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Many flavored drinks and wellness beverages sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived sweeteners, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay worry-free. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can sip with total confidence. Served over ice with a sprig of mint or a fresh lime wheel, it looks stunning in a glass and is genuinely impressive to set out for guests. It also keeps well in the fridge, so you can make a batch ahead and have something cool and nourishing ready whenever you need it.
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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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