Mint Lime Agua Fresca (Printable)

A crisp Mexican-inspired drink blending lime juice, mint leaves, and a touch of sweetness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
02 - 3 large limes, juiced (approximately 1/2 cup lime juice)
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 Steps:

01 - In a blender, combine mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and 2 cups of cold water. Blend until mint is finely chopped and sugar is completely dissolved.
02 - Pass the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove mint solids.
03 - Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water and ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Taste the beverage and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or agave syrup if desired.
05 - Serve chilled, garnished with lime slices and extra mint leaves if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like someone handed you bottled sunshine and cool air at the same time.
  • You'll actually want to make this again and again because it takes less time than waiting for the ice to melt.
  • Fresh mint does something your taste buds didn't know they were missing until this very moment.
02 -
  • Blending the mint instead of just muddling it releases way more flavor and turns the whole drink a prettier color.
  • Straining is not optional if you want the texture to be silky—nobody wants to drink chunky mint water.
  • Sugar dissolves better in the blender when it's mixed with liquid, so don't try to add it afterward expecting the same result.
03 -
  • Make a double batch and keep it in the fridge for three days—it's one of the best things to reach for when the heat makes thinking impossible.
  • If you don't have a blender, muddle the mint and sugar together by hand, then steep in the lime juice for five minutes before straining and mixing with water.
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