Agua Fresca De Pepino
Quench your thirst with the ultimate summer refresher, Agua Fresca de Pepino—a vibrant and hydrating Mexican cucumber drink bursting with fresh, cooling flavors. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, including crisp cucumber, tangy lime juice, and a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, this invigorating beverage is effortlessly blended and strained for a silky-smooth finish. Perfectly chilled over ice and optionally garnished with aromatic mint leaves, it's the ideal drink to beat the heat and elevate any gathering. Ready in just 10 minutes and naturally light and refreshing, Agua Fresca de Pepino is a delicious choice for anyone seeking a healthy, flavorful alternative to sugary sodas. Serve this cucumber agua fresca at your next cookout or enjoy it as a midday pick-me-up, and bask in its irresistible freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 cups Water
- 2 cups Ice
- 6 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and peel them to remove the skin. You may leave a small amount of skin for added color if desired.
Slice the cucumbers into chunks for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the cucumber chunks, lime juice, granulated sugar, and 2 cups of water.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large mixing bowl or pitcher. Pour the mixture through the strainer, using a spoon to press out as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Add the remaining 2 cups of water to the strained cucumber mixture and stir to combine.
To serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the Agua Fresca de Pepino over the ice.
Optional: Garnish with mint leaves for an added fresh flavor and visual appeal.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 672 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
