Mango & Spearmint Agua Fresca
Sometimes all you have to do is combine two common ingredients to come up with a totally different and delicious dish. This is the case of this mango and spearmint agua fresca. I had some mangoes and some spearmint, I decided to put them together and voilà! Aguas frescas are delicious, and they are the best choice on hot spring days. In my house we have maintained the tradition of drinking agua fresca. We prefer them by far instead of drinking some kind of soda or other type of overly sweetened drink. As I had already told you, mango is one of my favorite fruits, so for me it is a delicious water. Is a light and super refreshing drink. The difference between a smoothie and an agua fresca, is that in the second one you have to use more water. Not only is a fruit puree, it is water with fruit flavor. Without doubt this agua fresca with mango and spearmint, is an excellent choice for those days when you wish you were laying on the beach doing nothing.
- 2 Ataulfo mangoes
- ½ cup spearmint leaves, well packed
- 2 liters (68 oz) water
- ½ cup cane sugar
- Wash the mangoes and disinfect the spearmint leaves.
- Combine the mangoes, spearmint leaves, 500 ml (17 fl oz) water and sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a pitcher. Add the remaining 1.5 liters (51 fl oz) of water and mix well.
- Refrigerate.
- Enjoy!
- You can use your prefered sweetener.
What a cool and refreshing drink! I love mango. This sounds perfect drink! Pinned!