Description
This crisp and cool cucumber agua fresca is lightly sweetened and brightened with lime and mint. A perfect refreshment for hot days or any time you need a little hydration boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (packed)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, combine chopped cucumbers, mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and 2 cups of cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a pitcher and pour the mixture through. Use a spoon to press and extract as much liquid as possible.
- Stir in the remaining 2 cups of cold water.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice and garnish with cucumber slices or mint sprigs.
Notes
- Use seedless cucumbers for a smoother drink.
- Blend the mint with the cucumber for a stronger herbal flavor.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the natural sweetness.
- Freeze leftovers into popsicles or ice cubes for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber agua fresca, mint lime drink, refreshing summer drink, Mexican agua fresca, cucumber beverage