Cucumber Agua Fresca
Refreshing Mexican-style drink made from blended cucumber, lime, and a touch of sweetness—perfect for hot days and light sips.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min (plus chilling)
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)
- 4 cups cold water, divided
- 2–3 tbsp agave syrup or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- Ice cubes and mint leaves for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine chopped cucumber with 1 cup of cold water; blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing to extract juice and discard solids.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of cold water, agave or sugar, and fresh lime juice; stir until sweetener is fully dissolved.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as desired.
- Serve over ice with a sprig of mint or cucumber slice garnish.
- Keep chilled; stir before serving as ingredients may settle.
Notes
- Use flavored sparkling water instead of still for a fizzy twist.
- Try adding fresh mint or basil for extra freshness.
- Make ahead and chill for up to 2 days; stir before serving.
- To make a lower-sugar version, omit the sweetener entirely or use a sugar substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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