Dairy Free Turmeric Ginger Agua Fresca
This vibrant, golden drink is refreshing in the best possible way — bright with lime, warmly spiced with ginger, and carrying that earthy depth that only fresh turmeric can deliver. It's the kind of thing you make once and immediately want a pitcher of in your fridge at all times. The base is a quick stovetop concentrate that draws out every bit of flavor from the turmeric and ginger before being strained smooth and blended with cold water and fresh lime juice. Maple syrup rounds everything out with just enough sweetness, and a pinch of salt makes all the flavors pop in a way that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to miss. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting required — it just works. Serve it over ice with a few mint sprigs or lime slices and it looks as good as it tastes, whether you're pouring it for guests or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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