Mint Lime Agua Fresca (Printable)

A cool, invigorating blend of lime juice and fresh mint with 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 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 Make It:

01 - Combine mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and 2 cups of cold water in a blender. Blend until the mint is finely chopped and the sugar is fully dissolved.
02 - Pour the blended liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove mint solids.
03 - Pour in the remaining 2 cups of cold water and add ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly.
04 - Taste the beverage and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or agave syrup if desired.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with lime slices and additional mint leaves as preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in just 10 minutes, which means relief is never far away when you need it most.
  • The brightness of lime mixed with cooling mint tastes like pure refreshment—no artificial sweetness, just real fruit and herbs doing their thing.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so everyone at the table can enjoy it without a second thought.
02 -
  • Don't skip the straining step—leaving mint solids in the drink makes it gritty and the flavor muddies after a few hours.
  • The sweetness matters more than you'd think; too little and the tartness overwhelms, but the right balance makes people reach for a second glass without thinking.
03 -
  • Room-temperature mint blends more easily than cold mint, so let it sit out for a few minutes before blending if you've just pulled it from the fridge.
  • Taste the lime juice before you start; very acidic limes might need less juice, while milder ones might need a squeeze from that extra half lime.
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