Raspberry-Mint Bliss

A delightful and refreshing raspberry-mint agua fresca, perfectly balancing the sweetness of raspberries, the coolness of fresh mint, and the crispness of ice. This Mexican specialty drink is a revitalizing and thirst-quenching choice for any occasion, providing a burst of fruity and herbal flavors to tantalize your taste buds.

Raspberry-Mint Bliss

A revitalizing and thirst-quenching raspberry-mint agua fresca, perfect for cooling off on hot days.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp superfine sugar
  • 6 raspberries
  • 6 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 spring for garnish
  • Ice cubes as needed

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, mix the superfine sugar with 1 1/2 tablespoons of water. Simmer and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Let the sugar syrup cool.
  2. Blend 5 of the raspberries, the mint leaves, and the sugar syrup until a smooth puree forms.
  3. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Add 1/3 cup water to the pitcher.
  4. Fill a glass with ice and pour the raspberry mixture into the glass.
  5. Garnish with a mint spring and the remaining raspberry on a cocktail pick.
  6. Serve immediately.