Mint Lime Agua Fresca (Printer-Friendly)

Crisp and revitalizing blend of lime juice and mint leaves for a cool, refreshing drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
02 - Juice of 3 large limes (approximately 1/2 cup)
03 - 1/2 lime, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar or agave syrup

→ Liquids

05 - 4 cups cold water
06 - 1 cup ice cubes

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and 2 cups of cold water in a blender. Process until the mint is finely chopped and the sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Pour the blended liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to separate and remove mint solids.
03 - Incorporate the remaining 2 cups of cold water and ice cubes into the pitcher. Stir thoroughly to blend.
04 - Taste the agua fresca and modify sweetness as preferred by adding more sugar or agave syrup.
05 - Serve the beverage chilled, garnished with lime slices and extra mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 10 minutes, no cooking required—just grab what you have and blend.
  • One sip feels like a small vacation, especially when the weather is making you crazy.
  • It costs almost nothing and transforms the most basic ingredients into something people will ask you to make again.
02 -
  • Don't blend all the water at once—you need some concentration so the mint actually breaks down and releases its flavor properly.
  • The straining step isn't optional if you want a smooth drink; pulpy agua fresca feels unfinished, and people notice.
03 -
  • Fresh mint makes an enormous difference; if you have access to a farmers market, grab a big bunch and feel the leaves before you buy—they should be fragrant and pristine.
  • If you don't have a fine-mesh sieve, a piece of cheesecloth or even a clean coffee filter can work in a pinch, though it takes a bit longer.
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