Mint Lime Agua Fresca (Print Version)

A refreshing blend of fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and a touch of sweetness chilled to perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
02 - 3 large limes, juiced (approx. 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Combine mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and 2 cups of cold water in a blender. Blend until mint is finely chopped and sugar dissolves.
02 - Pour 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.
04 - Taste and modify sweetness as desired by adding more sugar or agave syrup.
05 - Pour into glasses and garnish with lime slices and additional fresh mint leaves if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes with no cooking, just blending and chilling.
  • The flavor hits different—bright, herbal, and refreshing in a way that feels like a treat rather than just water.
  • It scales beautifully and actually tastes better after sitting in the pitcher for a bit as flavors meld.
02 -
  • Don't over-blend the mint or it turns bitter and breaks down the chlorophyll, making the drink look muddy.
  • The sieve step is non-negotiable—skipping it leaves a grainy mouthfeel that feels unfinished no matter what else you do.
03 -
  • Keep extra mint in the fridge in a damp paper towel so you always have it ready for last-minute agua fresca emergencies.
  • If your lime juice sits for more than an hour before blending, the flavor gets duller, so juice them fresh right before you start.
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