Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca: Your Ultimate Cool Summer Refresher

Enjoy a refreshing Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca, perfect for hydrating on hot summer days.

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Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 50

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Drink

2 whole Cucumbers Organic cucumbers are best; peeling can reduce bitterness.
2 cups Lime Juice Freshly squeezed enhances flavor.
2-3 cups Water Adjust for desired thickness.
1-2 tablespoons Sweetener (Agave or Maple Syrup) Start small and adjust to taste.
8-10 leaves Mint Leaves Slap leaves before blending to release oils.

For Serving

1 cups Ice Cubes For chilling your drink quickly.
1 whole Cucumber Ribbons Use a peeler for garnish.
3-4 sprigs Extra Mint For garnish to enhance flavor.

Equipment

blender
Fine mesh strainer
Pitcher

Method

Preparation Steps

Wash and slice cucumbers into 1-inch chunks, then place in the blender.
Add lime juice, water, and sweetener to the blender; blend on high until smooth.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher.
Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed, stirring well.
Chill for at least 30 minutes or serve over ice, garnished with cucumber ribbons and mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed cold, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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