Description
Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca is the perfect summer drink, blending the refreshing taste of fresh cucumbers with the zesty brightness of limes. This vibrant beverage is easy to make and ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying while relaxing by the pool. With its beautiful green hue and invigorating flavor, it’s sure to impress your guests and keep you cool on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cucumber, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water (or sparkling water for fizz)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumbers into smaller pieces.
- Juice the limes until you have about 1 cup of juice.
- In a blender, combine chopped cucumbers, lime juice, sugar, and cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer for a smoother texture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or cucumber slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg