Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca Recipe
Cool off with this refreshing Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca, a perfect balance of tangy lime, crisp cucumber, and just the right amount of sweetness. This easy-to-make drink is ideal for hot summer days or any time you need a hydrating and flavorful beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Cucumber Mixture:
- 4 cups fresh cucumber, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium cucumbers)
Lime Juice:
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
Sweetener:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Water:
- 4 cups cold water (or sparkling water for fizz)
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumbers: Peel and chop the cucumbers into smaller pieces.
- Juice the limes: Extract lime juice until you have about 1 cup.
- Blend the ingredients: In a blender, combine chopped cucumbers, lime juice, sugar, and cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture: (Optional) Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer for a smoother texture.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with mint leaves or cucumber slices.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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