Mango Agua Fresca
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Serves 2

This light, refreshing drink popularized in Central America is a terrific thirst quencher on a hot summer day. The trick with making agua fresca (Spanish for "fresh water") is to infuse the water with fruit essence without turning it into a smoothie or slushy drink.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
    • 1 1/2 cup cold water
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar or honey, more or less to taste
    • Lime wedge and mint leaves for garnish
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    Method: 

    In a blender, combine mango and water and blend until smooth. Pour through a strainer into ice-filled glasses. Stir in lime juice and agave. Garnish with lime and mint, and serve.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:70 calories (5 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 17g sugar), 1g protein
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