Mint Lime Agua Fresca

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed

02 - 3 large limes, juiced (about 1/2 cup lime 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 Steps:

01 - In a blender, combine mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and 2 cups of water. Blend until the mint is finely chopped and the sugar is dissolved.

02 - Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove all mint solids.

03 - Pour the remaining 2 cups of cold water and ice cubes into the pitcher. Stir thoroughly to combine.

04 - Taste and adjust the sweetness as desired by adding more sugar or agave syrup.

05 - Serve chilled, garnished with lime slices and extra mint leaves if preferred.

# Tips for Success:

01 -

It takes less time to make than it does to cool down after coming inside from the heat.
The mint and lime wake up your whole palate without any artificial flavors or syrups.
You can adjust the sweetness to exactly where you want it, and it never tastes cloying.
Its naturally vegan and gluten-free, so everyone at the table can enjoy it.

02 -

Straining is not optional, I skipped it once and the texture was grassy and unpleasant.
If your limes are very tart, start with less juice and add more after tasting.
Let the blended mixture sit for a minute before straining to extract maximum mint flavor.

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