Description
A refreshing and hydrating cucumber lime agua fresca that’s perfect for hot summer days. This traditional Mexican beverage combines crisp cucumbers with zesty lime for a naturally cooling drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups water (divided)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2–3 tablespoons agave syrup or sugar
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Cucumber slices for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Preparation – Gather and wash all ingredients thoroughly. Peel cucumbers if desired and chop into uniform chunks for easier blending.
- Step 2: Blend Base – Blend cucumber chunks with 2 cups of water until completely smooth, about 60-90 seconds on high speed.
- Step 3: Strain Mixture – Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing down on pulp to extract maximum liquid.
- Step 4: Add Citrus – Squeeze in fresh lime juice and mix in agave syrup or sugar, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Step 5: Final Assembly – Add remaining 2 cups of water, stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Step 6: Chill and Serve – Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving over ice with mint leaves or cucumber slices as garnish.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for the mildest flavor and fewer seeds, resulting in a smoother final texture
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to reduce the waiting time before serving your agua fresca
- Double-strain for an ultra-smooth consistency if you prefer a completely pulp-free drink
- Make ice cubes from the agua fresca itself to prevent dilution when serving at parties
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup)
- Calories: 35 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber lime agua fresca, Mexican drink, refreshing beverage, summer drink, hydrating, natural, healthy drink