Mustard 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 you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week. Fresh turmeric and ginger are simmered into a deeply fragrant concentrate, then brightened with fresh lime juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. The whole thing comes together without a single processed ingredient, which means no hidden condiments or spice blends to second-guess. For anyone navigating a mustard sensitivity, beverages and flavored drinks can be surprisingly tricky territory, but every component here is clean and straightforward. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, jewel-toned agua fresca that looks stunning over ice with a few mint sprigs or lime slices. It's equally at home at a backyard gathering or as a daily wellness ritual — and honestly, it tastes far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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