Xanthan Gum Free Turmeric Ginger Agua Fresca
This golden, sun-bright drink is everything you want on a warm afternoon — refreshing, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. Fresh turmeric and ginger are simmered into a fragrant concentrate that gives the whole pitcher a gorgeous deep color and a warmth that lingers in the best way. Maple syrup rounds out the heat, and a generous squeeze of lime keeps it bright and citrusy rather than earthy or heavy. Because it's made entirely from whole, simple ingredients — no packaged mixes, no thickeners, no additives — there's nothing hiding in the ingredient list that could cause a problem. Many bottled drinks and flavored waters sneak in stabilizers or gums that are easy to miss on a label, so making this at home puts you completely in control. The recipe comes together quickly, then chills in the fridge until you're ready to pour it over ice and garnish with a fresh lime slice or a sprig of mint. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive on a table but takes almost no effort to pull off.
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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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