Description
Stay refreshed with this easy-to-make Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca. This light and hydrating drink is perfect for hot days or any time you need a cool, revitalizing beverage.
Ingredients
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For the Agua Fresca:
- 3 cups water
- 2 medium cucumbers, roughly chopped (2 medium cucumbers yield ~4 cups or 450 g chopped)
- 3 medium limes, juiced (3 medium limes yield ~1/4 cup or 60 ml juice)
- 2–3 Tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup
- 1 small handful fresh mint leaves (optional but highly recommended // 1 small handful yields ~15–20 leaves)
For Serving:
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Check if cucumber peels are bitter and remove if necessary. Chop cucumbers roughly.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine water, cucumbers, lime juice, agave nectar or maple syrup, and mint leaves. Blend until smooth.
- Strain Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or measuring cup to remove pulp.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more agave or lime juice.
- Serve: Chill the Agua Fresca and serve over ice cubes.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 1-2 days or freeze into ice cubes or popsicles.
Notes
- *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of agave nectar and without optional ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 80 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 10g
- Sodium: Approx. 10mg
- Fat: Approx. 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
