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Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Cool Down with Refreshing Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca Recipe

A rejuvenating Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca that's perfect for summer heat, combining fresh cucumbers and zesty lime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Drink
  • 2 medium Cucumbers fresh and firm for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cups Water filtered or sparkling for added fizz
  • 2 tablespoons Sweetener (Agave or Maple Syrup) adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1/4 cup Mint Leaves gently bruised
For Serving
  • 4 cups Ice for serving
  • 2 slices Lime optional garnish
  • 2 strips Cucumber optional garnish

Equipment

  • blender
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Large pitcher

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash cucumbers under cold water and peel if skins are bitter. Cut into chunks for blending.
  2. In a blender, combine chopped cucumbers, lime juice, water, sweetener, and mint leaves. Blend until liquefied.
  3. Strain the mixture using a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed, stirring to combine.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
  6. Garnish glasses with lime slices or cucumber ribbons before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in a covered pitcher in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for longer storage.

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