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    Mango Agua Fresca - Easy and Refreshing!

    Published: Jul 16, 2020 · Modified: Jul 19, 2020 by Jamie · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Easy Mango Agua Fresca

    Sweet, tropical mango agua fresca that's a perfect mango drink for the summer! Mango blended with lime juice and water, then lightly sweetened to taste.

    glass of mango agua fresca with a slice of mango garnish with limes

    This mango agua fresca is a sweet, refreshing drink to have during the summertime. A popular drink in Mexico, it's made by blending fresh mangos with water and lime juice.

    Make this mango agua fresca more interesting and flavorful by adding herbs! Mint, rosemary, thyme, or basil are great options for this mango drink.

    For more flavors, check out How to Make Aguas Frescas – 7 Refreshing Flavors!

    Why you’ll love this recipe

    glass of mango agua fresca with lime on the side
    • It's a great tropical drink to serve your guests during the summertime! Set out a large pitcher and watch it disappear!
    • A wonderful way to use up overripe mango. You can even substitute with frozen mango.
    • It's refreshing and healthy - a lighter version than mango juice with less sugar.
    • A fantastic way to hydrate during the hot weather.

    Ingredients you’ll need

    mangos cut up in a white bowl
    • Mangos - use fresh, ripe mangos for the best flavor. Frozen mangos can be substituted. Any variety of mangos would work for this recipe.
    • Filtered water
    • Lime - freshly squeeze lime juice is recommended
    • Sweetener of your choice - agave, honey, sugar, or stevia
    • Herbs - optional herbs include mint, thyme, rosemary, basil

    Step by step instructions

    Add your peeled mango and water to a high speed blender. Fill it up as high as two-thirds of the way full. Blend until it's pureed together.

    mango juice poured into a strainer

    I recommend straining the pulp if you want a smooth drink. Otherwise, leave in the pulp.

    Add the lime juice and sweetener. If your mangos are very sweet, reduce the amount of sweetener added. If adding herbs, muddle them first before adding them in.

    Expert tips & tricks

    • Muddling the herbs helps infuse their flavor into the mango agua fresca.
    • It's best to use a medium sieve to strain out the mango pulp. A fine mesh strain would be too fine and may take too long to strain out the juice.
    • Freeze a portion of the mango agua fresca in ice cube trays. Add them to the pitcher before serving to keep it cold without diluting the flavor.

    Serving suggestions

    glass of mango agua fresca with a slice of mango
    • Add fresh pieces of mango in each glass before serving for an extra treat!
    • Rim the glasses with lime sugar for better presentation.
    • Serve chilled or over ice.
    • Garnish with mango or lime slices.
    • Makes 6 to 7 cups.

    More recipes to try:

    • How to Make Aguas Frescas – 7 Refreshing Flavors
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    glass of manga agua fresca with lime and herbs

    Mango Agua Fresca

    Sweet, tropical mango agua fresca that's a perfect mango drink for the summer! Mango blended with lime juice and water, then lightly sweetened to taste.
    5 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6

    Equipment

    • High Speed Blender
    • Sieve

    ☑ Ingredients
     

    • 3 cups mango - - about 2 or 3 mangos
    • 4½ cups filtered water
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice - - add more if desired
    • fresh herbs - mint, basil, rosemary, thyme - - (optional)
    • mango or lime slices for garnish - - (optional)

    Sweetener (choose ONE, adjust according to taste)

    • 1 - 3 Tablespoons sugar
    • 1 - 3 Tablespoons honey
    • 1 - 3 Tablespoons agave
    • liquid stevia drops
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    Instructions
     

    • Peel your mango and cut them into large chunks. Add the mango and water to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
      mangos cut up in a white bowl
    • (Optional) Strain the mango juice with a medium sieve to remove the pulp and fiber.
      mango juice poured into a strainer
    • Pour the mango agua fresca into a large pitcher and add the lime juice and sweetener. Adjust the sweetener according to how sweet your mango is. If using herbs, muddle them before adding them in. Serve chilled or over ice. Makes 6 to 7 cups.
      glass of manga agua fresca with lime and herbs

    ✎ Recipe Notes

    • Make ahead a day in advance. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge.
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day.
    • Substitute frozen mangos if fresh mangos are not in season.
    • This recipe is featured in How to Make Aguas Frescas - 7 Refreshing Flavors

    Nutrition

    Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 893IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Melanie

      November 07, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      Yum - I had tried some of your other agua fresca recipes, but it is easy to say I have a new favourite. Mango - so good! They're all lovely recipes, but this I will be making time and time again!

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    2. Amy

      July 19, 2020 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      I had some frozen mango to use up, and I decided to whip up this refreshing beverage. What a treat! It is so hot here at the moment, and this was such a lovely way to cool down. I can't wait to try your other variations!

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