Mango Agua Fresca with Mint

This summer-ready mango agua fresca is prepared with a homemade simple syrup, lime juice, and fresh mint, which offers a refreshing sweet flavor.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 54 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 lime, juiced
• 3 medium ripe mangoes
• 4.25 cups water, divided
• 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine mangoes, the simple syrup (water and sugar mixture), lime juice, and 1 cup of water in the bowl of an electric blender; blend until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Add remaining water and fresh mint, stir, and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Step 2

Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the sugar melts, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool, about 15 minutes.