Vegetarian Turmeric Ginger Agua Fresca
This vibrant golden drink is the kind of thing that makes you feel good just looking at it. Fresh turmeric and ginger are gently simmered into a fragrant concentrate, then brightened with a generous squeeze of lime and sweetened with maple syrup — no refined sugar, no artificial anything. The result is a refreshing, lightly spiced agua fresca that tastes like it came from a fancy juice bar but costs almost nothing to make at home. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden animal products to worry about. The straining step keeps the texture silky smooth, and the chilled pitcher is genuinely hard to resist on a warm afternoon. Garnish with a few mint sprigs or lime slices and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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