High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Turmeric Ginger Agua Fresca
This vibrant golden drink is everything a refreshing agua fresca should be — bright, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another glass. Fresh turmeric and ginger are simmered into a deeply fragrant concentrate, then balanced with zippy lime juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. That's the key move here: maple syrup stands in for the processed sweeteners that sneak into so many bottled drinks and store-bought mixes, keeping this completely free of high fructose corn syrup without sacrificing any of the flavor. The whole thing comes together in a pitcher and chills in the fridge, making it an effortless option for warm afternoons or casual entertaining. A pinch of salt rounds out the flavors in a way that feels almost magical for such a simple addition. Garnish with a lime slice or a few sprigs of fresh mint and it looks like something you'd pay way too much for at a juice bar.
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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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