Cucumber Agua Fresca
Refresh and hydrate with this easy and invigorating Cucumber Agua Fresca, a classic Mexican beverage perfect for warm days. Made with crisp cucumbers, fresh lime juice, cooling mint leaves, and a touch of sweetness, this drink is light, vibrant, and naturally refreshing. Blended to a silky smooth consistency and strained for a luxuriously clean finish, this agua fresca is as delightful to sip as it is simple to make in just 10 minutes. Serve it chilled over ice and garnish with lime slices or mint leaves for an elegant touch. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply craving a revitalizing drink, this cucumber-infused agua fresca brings a burst of freshness to your glass.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 4 cups water
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 large mint leaves
- 2 cups ice
- 1 lime lime slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and peel them (or leave the skin on for extra nutrients if desired). Cut the cucumbers into chunks for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the cucumber chunks, water, lime juice, granulated sugar, and mint leaves. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or lime juice as needed.
Using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the blended mixture into a large pitcher to remove any pulp. Discard the pulp.
Stir the strained agua fresca well and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the cucumber agua fresca over the top.
Garnish with lime slices or additional mint leaves if desired. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 47 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1292 mg | 27% | |
*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.
