Description
Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca is the ultimate thirst-quencher for hot summer days! This vibrant, refreshing drink combines crisp cucumber and zesty lime, offering a delightful burst of flavor that revitalizes your senses. Perfect for poolside lounging or backyard barbecues, this easy-to-make beverage will impress your friends and family. Enjoy it chilled over ice, garnished with cucumber slices or mint sprigs for an eye-catching finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh cucumbers (about 2 cups chopped)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 4 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- 1/4 cup agave syrup or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and chop them into chunks suitable for blending.
- Squeeze the juice from the limes, ensuring no seeds are included.
- Blend the cucumber chunks, lime juice, sweetener, and cold water until smooth (about 30 seconds).
- Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp if desired.
- Add fresh mint leaves if using and stir gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg