Mint Lime Agua Fresca (Printable format)

A cool, refreshing blend of mint, lime juice, and sweetness, ideal for warm weather refreshment.

# List of ingredients:

→ 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 make it:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes less time to make than it does to chill a can of soda, and tastes infinitely better.
  • You can dial the sweetness up or down without following any rules, just your own tongue.
  • It uses ingredients you probably already have, or can grab in one quick stop.
  • The mint doesn't just flavor it—it makes the whole kitchen smell like summer walked in.
02 -
  • If you skip straining, you'll end up chewing your drink—trust me, I tried it once and regretted it immediately.
  • Blend the mint with the liquid, not on its own, or it'll stick to the blades and never break down properly.
  • Taste before serving because limes vary wildly in acidity, and what's perfect one day might be too tart the next.
03 -
  • Use a high-speed blender if you have one, it breaks the mint down finer and extracts more flavor without needing to blend forever.
  • If your limes aren't very juicy, add an extra half lime to the blender—it's better to have too much tang and dial it back than to end up with sweet water.
  • Chill your pitcher in the freezer for ten minutes before mixing—it keeps everything colder longer without watering it down too fast.
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