Mint Lime Agua Fresca (Print Version)

A crisp, refreshing blend of fresh 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 (about 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 Prepare:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy beverage but comes together in under 10 minutes with no cooking required.
  • The mint stays bright and aromatic instead of turning bitter because you strain out the solids quickly.
  • You can easily transform it into a sparkling drink, a cocktail, or scale it up for a crowd.
02 -
  • If you don't strain the drink properly, you'll end up with mint bits in your teeth, which is less charming than it sounds—a fine-mesh sieve or even cheesecloth makes all the difference.
  • Over-blending the mint can make it taste slightly bitter, so blend just until it's broken down rather than turning it into a smooth puree.
03 -
  • Rolling limes firmly on the counter before juicing releases more liquid and takes only a few seconds.
  • If you taste bitterness creeping in, you've either blended the mint too long or used old mint—remember that quality ingredients matter more in something this simple.
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